Run As (a different user) Problem...

[hp550c]

Hi,

I am logged on as a normal user (better security). When i SHIFT right click a shortcut, etc, and choose 'Run As...', i enter the administrator password and it will run most shortcuts and programs. BUT, when i try to run windows explorer as the administrator using Run As, it will NOT work. It doesnt even come up with an error. I have looked everywhere and cannot even find where this is documented as 'Normal'. So, could you try to run explorer as the Administrator WHILE logged on as a 'normal' user? Let me know if it works for you.

Reason i want to run the explorer as the admin is simple, say i want to change permissions on a folder or file, i cant as a normal user (unless i own it). I would have to log out, then back on the the actual administrator. Which sux

Thanks for your response.

Hp550c

[LS_Dragons]

Hi hp550c:

I tried the same thing you were trying - and Explorer came up with no problems. I also tried - but entered an incorrect password on purpose - and got an error message.

If you still can't get this to work, you could try a work around. Add the administrator to your Fast User Switching menu - the way to do this is by editing the registry. I can't remember where right now, but if you need it, I will find my reference on the keys and steps and post for you).

Good Luck -- LS

[hp550c]

Hi There LS_Dragons,

Weird. Not sure why it wont work then. I know this thing hasnt worked since i started using XP. Oh well. Thanks for the suggestion about using the Fast User switching. But I have PCAnywhere on, which disables fast user switching.

Thanks again for your reply.

hp

[LS_Dragons]

Okey-Dokey then....

try this: ((( http://support.microsoft.com/search/previe...b;en-us;Q294676 )))) Text below......

Enable the RunAs Service on a Windows 2000 Computer, or the Secondary Logon Service on a Windows XP Computer

The service that is required to run the Run As command is, by default, started automatically when you install Windows. However, the service can be disabled by an administrator. If the service has been disabled, you can re-enable it using the following steps:

Log on to the computer as Administrator, or log on as a user with administrative permissions.

Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Manage .

In Computer Management, expand the Services and Applications node, and then click Services .

Perform one of the following steps depending on which operating system you have:

Windows 2000: In the details pane, right-click the RunAs service, and then click Properties .

Windows XP: In the details pane, right-click the Secondary Logon service, and then click Properties .

In the Properties dialog box, set Startup type to Automatic , and then click Start .

After the computer starts the service, click OK to close the Properties dialog box, and then close Computer Management.

The service that is required for running the Run As command is now running on your computer.

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Use the "Run As" Command with a Shortcut

Navigate to the shortcut item: click Start , point to Programs , and then locate the shortcut item in the Programs menu.

If the shortcut is not located in the Programs folder of the Start menu, navigate to the proper location of the shortcut.

Press SHIFT and hold while you right-click the shortcut item, and then click Run as .

Perform one of the following steps depending on which operating system you have:

Windows 2000: In Run As Other User , type the User name , Password , and Domain , and then click OK .

Windows XP: In Run As , click the option, the following user , type or select the User name , type the Password , and then click OK .

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Troubleshooting

If you try to start a program, such as an MMC console or Control Panel item, from a network location using the Run As command, it could fail if the credentials that are used to connect to the network share are different from the credentials that are used to start the program. The credentials that are used to run the program may not be able to gain access to the same network share.

The RunAs and Secondary Logon services accept only password authentication. If policies require smart card logon, then the Run As command will not work.

LS_Dragons

[hp550c]

Evening,

Yup. Saw that a while ago while i was trying to figure this thing out. Didn't help though I just said screw it, running with Admin privi's now

Thanks for your help though.

hp