Would making these people power users be an option? Of course, for all I know, power users can stop services too. Can't permissions be set on services though? Ray at home >-----Original Message----- >From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > >our issue is that anyone should be able to install software or >do whatnot >to their machine as long as it's work related. for the most >part, it works >out fine for us. it's just a small number who make it hard for us. > > ================================== To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm