Accounts in Windows are independent. They have their own settings and preferences. There is no way to sync those automatically. So it must be done manually: just enter everything twice. That must be what you did the previous time.
What do you mean with "not to be installed for the standard account". Installs in Windows are done in Program Files and a non-user-dependent part of the registry, so they run in all accounts (unless they need administrative permissions, as some programs do, but those are exceptions).
All you have to do yourself: move the shortcuts and folders in Start>All programs to the Public desktop and the Public start menu, or copy them to the other account. Or create new shortcuts to those programs.
Kees
Hi!
I am currently trying to reinstall my computer with Vista Home Basic 64-bit.
I would like to have two accounts, one with administrator privileges, and one without, but otherwise alike.
I reinstalled and began installing drivers, programs, etc, and at some point I added the second, standard account also.
Nevertheless, some programs do not seem to be installed or working correctly for the standard account (e.g. Google Chrome, the internet browser).
Could this be because they are not installed for both users? Does this mean I have to manually install such programs for both users, as Chrome as no option for installing for both?
Additionally, the two desktops are not alike.
I know I can sync their shortcuts by using the public desktop folder, but I would also like taskbar and sidebar settings to be synced.
Ideally, the two accounts would completely mirror one another, except one has administrator privileges.
I am quite sure I had a set-up like this earlier on!
Any ideas?
Thanks!
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