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Software restriction policy by SmokingCookie on 01-03-2010 at 07:22 PM

I have a problem; I want to run Van Dale Pocketwoordenboeken ( = dictionary software) at school from my iPod (works on any other PC), but Windows XP (SP 3) tells me there's an SRP. Is there another way to run the application anyway?

RE: Software restriction policy by Chrissy on 01-03-2010 at 07:28 PM

"Right-Click" the application you wish to open and select "send to: compressed ZIP". Then open the Zip folder and "Double click" the EXE inside.

It should now open as normal ;)

RE: Software restriction policy by SmokingCookie on 01-03-2010 at 07:31 PM

I'll be sure to give it a try on Tuesday.

RE: Software restriction policy by Chrissy on 01-03-2010 at 09:03 PM

Also you can run as then choose your username or another username and it should work.

Even better: boot of a pendrive and do what you want.

RE: RE: Software restriction policy by SmokingCookie on 01-04-2010 at 07:53 AM

quote:
Originally posted by krissy-afc
Also you can run as then choose your username or another username and it should work.

Even better: boot of a pendrive and do what you want.

Well, "Run as" won't work, as the right mouse button is disabled.
What do you mean with "boot of a pendrive"?
RE: Software restriction policy by Mike on 01-04-2010 at 11:30 AM

quote:
Originally posted by SmokingCookie
What do you mean with "boot of a pendrive"?
He probably means to install an OS (most likely Linux) on a USB flash disk and then boot from it.

I'm not sure if that will work since you might need a password to access the BIOS to change the boot order. Some motherboards though allow you to press a key to select where to boot from.
Keep in mind that older motherboards do not support booting from USB.
RE: Software restriction policy by SmokingCookie on 01-04-2010 at 05:03 PM

I tried the ZIP thingy today, but it doesn't work as expected. I think the EXE itself is allowed to run, but it needs a bunch of dlls, which cannot be found.

The booting thingy: does that involve installing an os on my (30 GB) iPod? :P

RE: Software restriction policy by Chrissy on 01-04-2010 at 09:36 PM

Nope, you can use the OS in a 'live' state. It's like booting off a hard-disk really.

Check out this:

http://www.pendrivelinux.com/

RE: Software restriction policy by davidpolitis on 01-05-2010 at 12:57 PM

lol. Try drag it into the cd drive like you're going to write a CD. That works for me at school as theres no policy set on the folder it copies it to. Same with files in zips put into %temp%. If the CD drive is disabled in explorer, you can use the open or save file dialog in an installed program.

Also, about booting from a flashdrive or CD, the BIOS config most likely has a password set on it.

RE: Software restriction policy by SmokingCookie on 01-05-2010 at 04:00 PM

Well, booting from a flash device won't work:

quote:
Originally posted by http://www.pendrivelinix.com/
Pendrivelinux 2009 basic essentials:

    * 32bit Windows XP or Windows Vista Host (must have admin access)

I (probably) don't have admin access at school.

About the cd drive thingy: I'll give it a try tomorrow.
RE: Software restriction policy by Chrissy on 01-05-2010 at 05:33 PM

You don't need admin access. Pendrivelinux is not the only way of doing it.

RE: RE: RE: Software restriction policy by rav0 on 01-11-2010 at 12:31 AM

quote:
Originally posted by SmokingCookie
Well, "Run as" won't work, as the right mouse button is disabled.

Select a file (single-click) then use the File menu. Usually it has the same stuff as the right click menu.
RE: Software restriction policy by Spunky on 01-11-2010 at 01:44 AM

quote:
Originally posted by rav0
quote:
Originally posted by SmokingCookie
Well, "Run as" won't work, as the right mouse button is disabled.

Select a file (single-click) then use the File menu. Usually it has the same stuff as the right click menu.

OR use the application button, found next to the right win-key on most modern keyboards. (The key is on most modern keyboards IN PLACE of the right-winkey...
RE: Software restriction policy by SmokingCookie on 01-11-2010 at 07:33 AM

I'll give it a try tomorrow.

RE: Software restriction policy by Chrissy on 01-11-2010 at 05:15 PM

What I mean is boot linux from a USB Drive or even a CD and use it in a live state/mode. Not installing stuff :P

RE: Software restriction policy by SmokingCookie on 01-11-2010 at 05:20 PM

But the PC has to run the Linux files somehow, so I'll need to place those files on my iPod, right?

RE: Software restriction policy by Chrissy on 01-11-2010 at 05:21 PM

Like i said, USB Drive or CD (ipod should work if partitions are formatted correctly) ;)

RE: Software restriction policy by SmokingCookie on 01-11-2010 at 05:28 PM

I can use my iPod like a USB stick, so why shouldn't it work..?

RE: Software restriction policy by Chrissy on 01-11-2010 at 05:32 PM

It should. :)

RE: RE: Software restriction policy by davidpolitis on 01-11-2010 at 11:07 PM

quote:
Originally posted by SmokingCookie
I can use my iPod like a USB stick, so why shouldn't it work..?
Because the BIOS most likely isn't configured to boot from anything but the HDD and the BIOS config is probably password protected.
RE: Software restriction policy by Spunky on 01-12-2010 at 12:01 AM

quote:
Originally posted by davidpolitis
quote:
Originally posted by SmokingCookie
I can use my iPod like a USB stick, so why shouldn't it work..?
Because the BIOS most likely isn't configured to boot from anything but the HDD and the BIOS config is probably password protected.

You can nearly always press something like F8 to boot to a different device... I don't think I've seen a situation where it's not possible
RE: RE: Software restriction policy by rav0 on 01-12-2010 at 01:08 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Spunky
You can nearly always press something like F8 to boot to a different device... I don't think I've seen a situation where it's not possible
Most motherboards have that capability, but it can be blocked also.