user account that can install but not delete

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• Aug 2, 2010

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Is it possible to create an adminstrator account inwindows 7 that can install but not delete programs?

 

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It might be easier to create a limited account and tweak the privileges via group policy editor.

 

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• Aug 3, 2010

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How do I do that?

thanks that would work. can you walk me through the basics of how to do it?

 

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These links should help get you started:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3652-local-group-policy-editor-open.html
Working with the Group Policy Editor (Windows 7, Vista, XP) | Windows 7 Customization | Windows Tools, Help & Guides
10 ways to tweak Windows 7 using the Local Group Policy Editor | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com

 

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Intel Quad-Core Q9450 @ 3.2GHz

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