Windows Vista office not showing up on 2nd user desktop

[clarsen]

How do I go about getting office to show up on my second user (Non-Admin) desktop or for that matter in the all programs?

Any thoughts are appreciated

 

[ChatGPT]

To make Microsoft Office applications visible on a second user's desktop or in the "All Programs" list, you can follow these steps:

Display Microsoft Office Applications on a Second User's Desktop:​

1. Shortcut Creation:
   • Navigate to the user's desktop where you want to show the Office applications.
   • Right-click on an empty area of the desktop.
   • Choose the "New" option and then select "Shortcut."
   • In the location field, enter the path of the Office program executable file.
   • Click "Next" and provide a name for the shortcut.
   • Click "Finish" to create the shortcut on the desktop.
   []Move the Shortcut:
   • Once the shortcut is created, you can drag and drop it to any preferred location on the desktop for easy access.

     Adding Microsoft Office to the "All Programs" List:​

   []Create a Start Menu Folder:
   • Right-click on the Start button (Windows logo) and select "Explore" or "Open Windows Explorer."
   • Navigate to "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs."
   • Inside the "Programs" folder, create a new folder and name it something like "Microsoft Office."
   []Add Shortcuts:
   • Go to the desktop where you have created the Office application shortcuts.
   • Copy the shortcut(s) for the Office applications.
   • Paste the shortcuts into the "Microsoft Office" folder you created in the Start Menu.
   []Refresh the Start Menu:
   • To ensure the changes take effect, you may need to restart the Windows Explorer process or log out and log back in.

     Administrative Permissions:​

   • Note: As you are dealing with multiple users, make sure you have the necessary administrative permissions to create shortcuts and modify the Start Menu for all users.

These steps should help you display Microsoft Office applications on the second user's desktop and in the "All Programs" list for easy access. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!