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Install and Run Software on Windows XP without affecting Registry/Disk using ‘RunAs’
Here is a quick tip to install and run applications on Windows XP without affecting the registry. While this is not strictly comparable to Windows Vista’s inbuilt Sandbox, Registry & File System Virtualization feature, it is a quick method to run programs such as IE on XP in restricted mode, preventing malware or viirus from affecting the registry or drive.
To use RunAs, right click the program’s executable or shortcut and select ‘Run As’¯. If the option is not visible, press Shift and then click on the icon. Then select ‘current user’¯ and check the option ‘Protect my computer and data from unauthorized program activity’ box is ticked.
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Install and Run Software on Windows XP without affecting Registry/Disk using ‘RunAs’¯