Solved Permit users to use installed programs

Clawinus

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Because of a system defect I had to reset windows 8.1 to factory condition.

After I re-install as admin user the Programs wiped off by System Reset
some of them I cannot access from non-admin users, examples Skype, Dropbox.

In the case of Skype I had to install the program three times, once for each of my three users.

Other programs do indeed ask before installation whether all users or only the current one should
be permitted to use them.

Re-installation for all users is probably not the appropriate way to giver permission,
but what is?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP p71490
    CPU
    AMD 64
    Memory
    6 GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky
Hey mate,

Something went wrong with the reset. If you do not mind completely reinstalling windows, this is the tutorial for you: http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2299-clean-install-windows-8-a.html

If, however, you really don't want the trouble of doing that, then follow these steps:
1. http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/3047-sfc-scannow-command-run-windows-8-a.html
2. I would think that the admin account is corrupted. In that event, you may need to create a new one, transfer everything over, and then delete the old one. Here is how: Fix a corrupted user profile - Microsoft Windows Help

Let me know your thoughts on this. Something is definitely not functioning properly.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3820 CPU OC @ 3.80GHz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte G1.Assassin2
    Memory
    Corsair Dominator 16GB Quad Channel DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia by EVGA - GeForce GTX 670 4GB
    Sound Card
    On board Creative SB X-Fi
    Monitor(s) Displays
    acer 24" H243H
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    Main 500GB Hybrid Drive @ 7,200RPM
    Secondary OCZ SSD Vertex 3 Max IOPS
    PSU
    Silent Pro 1000w gold 80+
    Case
    Azza Hurrican 2000
    Cooling
    Liquid CPU cooler & fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Tek Republic Wired Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    5ms Ping 5.15Mb/s Download .64Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    Defender, Malwarebytes
Are only Skype and dropbox giving not the option to give the permission to one or all users.
Then the problem may be more these 2 programs then a faillure in your system.

Does anyone know that you as default must install Skype seperately on every standard user account?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    self build
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 750 @ 2.67GHz
    Motherboard
    Asrock P55 Pro
    Memory
    DDR3 Team--Elite-1333 8 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire R9 280x
    Sound Card
    Realtek Alc 855
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer V233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1020
    Hard Drives
    Samsung evo 850 SSd
    Seagate ST 320 gb
    Samsung HD 750 gb
    Seagate ST 3000gb
    PSU
    OCZ Stealth 600 watt
    Case
    Antec 300
    Mouse
    Speedlink Ledos and Nexus
I tested many of my programs and have not found any that did not work from either standard or admin user. After my triple installations that goes for Skype and Dropbox, too.

I suspect that the need for multiple installations for Skype arises because Skype is an App included in the Windows installation
package but it requires a Microsoft account to operate. I do not have one.

No idea about Dropbox.

I will declare this thread solved, now.
Many thanks to the contributors.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP p71490
    CPU
    AMD 64
    Memory
    6 GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky
Hey mate,

I had believed you meant the program, but if you are speaking about the app, then yes, all apps must be installed per user, and they do in fact require a Microsoft account. You do not have to be using a Microsoft account in place of a user account (as in this tutorial: http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/4840-microsoft-account-switch-windows-8-a.html), but you will need to enter your MS account credentials when installing/using an app if you do not use a Microsoft Account login.

Some programs require individual installations, and dropbox may be one of them. If you do not have this problem with other programs, then the 'problem' lies with the way dropbox was created. In truth, it may have been purposely created that way.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3820 CPU OC @ 3.80GHz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte G1.Assassin2
    Memory
    Corsair Dominator 16GB Quad Channel DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia by EVGA - GeForce GTX 670 4GB
    Sound Card
    On board Creative SB X-Fi
    Monitor(s) Displays
    acer 24" H243H
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    Main 500GB Hybrid Drive @ 7,200RPM
    Secondary OCZ SSD Vertex 3 Max IOPS
    PSU
    Silent Pro 1000w gold 80+
    Case
    Azza Hurrican 2000
    Cooling
    Liquid CPU cooler & fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Tek Republic Wired Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    5ms Ping 5.15Mb/s Download .64Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    Defender, Malwarebytes
Thanks for the explanation. I do not need any apps from the Microsoft store. Therefore, I believe, that I can live
without a Microsoft account.

My other PCs are all Linux and I communicate between the machines via Dropbox.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP p71490
    CPU
    AMD 64
    Memory
    6 GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky
Thanks for the explanation. I do not need any apps from the Microsoft store. Therefore, I believe, that I can livewithout a Microsoft account.
Yep! You do not truly need to have a MS account, and everything else on your machine will work perfectly well :)

Cheers mate!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3820 CPU OC @ 3.80GHz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte G1.Assassin2
    Memory
    Corsair Dominator 16GB Quad Channel DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia by EVGA - GeForce GTX 670 4GB
    Sound Card
    On board Creative SB X-Fi
    Monitor(s) Displays
    acer 24" H243H
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    Main 500GB Hybrid Drive @ 7,200RPM
    Secondary OCZ SSD Vertex 3 Max IOPS
    PSU
    Silent Pro 1000w gold 80+
    Case
    Azza Hurrican 2000
    Cooling
    Liquid CPU cooler & fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Tek Republic Wired Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    5ms Ping 5.15Mb/s Download .64Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    Defender, Malwarebytes
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