Resticted User on Windows XP Pro 64 bit having to click on Start>Shut Down>Restart 2 times for it to

Why is it that a restricted user has to click on Start then Shut Down, then
if not already selected, select Restart, then click on OK not one time, but
two times for the system to shut down and restart itself. An administrator
on the system only has to follow that procedure one time for it to work.

 

I don't think a Restricted User should be able to turn off a system at all -
perhaps this is the way the system responds if you try and circumvent a
basic requirement?


Tony. . .

 

According to the User Rights Shutdown policy, she has the access to shut
down, as that is based on security groups. That therefore shoots down your
thought process.

 

Well, I was halfway out the door, Ronald, when I made that replied, perhaps
I should've just left? Furthermore, your post says nothing of the use of the
machine or it's environment. Ordinarily I would have asked for a more
descriptive post - it might've also triggered the intervention of others
since I am no expert on the matter.

If, as an example, you have [Fast User Switching] enabled, you could
potentially be required to turn off any possible alternative users (that the
OS prepares for) separately before being allowed to turn off/re-boot the
current (restricted user), whereas an Admin would be allowed imediate
shutdown.

Also, when setting up a security profile on XP Pro, in relation to the
'HOME' version, if I'm not mistaken, MS recommends NOT to Edit an existing
profile, but to make a new one from scratch, all this to prevent overlapping
conflicts from other security related issues that was based on the original
configuration.

It's just a suggestion - FUS has reportedly given people here some headache,
it doesn't have to apply to your situaation.

Other people here might wonder if this is a single user machine or a public
kiosk, some networking environment or something entirely different?


Regards,


Tony. . .