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Windows: What is the difference between installing for all users and current user?
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A lot of software installation dialogs on Windows throw up a query to the installing user asking if this software should be installed for all users or the current user. Why do they do this? Why not just install for all users? What is the real technical difference between the two options? I would li…
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In a nutshell... Install For All Users would be used when you want the program to be "active" for anyone who logs on to the computer with their personal account (if there is more than one login). A good example would be an antivirus program, that yo…
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