Using the application as a non-admin user?

[uncanny]

Hello,

We are looking at using the Paint.NET app for one of our users, as a replacement to PSP for a user that merely needs to update a variety of image types from time to time. However, we do not allow users administrator access to their desktops. I understand there is an install issue requiring an administrator to logon for installation, but I needed to clarify whether this is the only time that admin access to the workstation is required?

In other words, are there any registry mods/other mods that the user will get errors about when using the app?

Um.. hope that makes sense. And thanks in advance

[pyrochild]

Admin is only needed for installation, correct. You'll also need admin rights to install plugins, should you choose to do so.

[Rick Brewster]

What pyrochild said.

Paint.NET has been written -- from day 1 -- to work in a non-administrator context. Except for the installer, of course.

[Simon Brown]

we do not allow users administrator access to their desktops

When Paint.NET crashes, it puts a crash log on the desktop, although I don't know what it does when it can't access this.

[Rick Brewster]

The user account will always have file system access to a directory that applications are told is "the desktop."

Whether or not the shell is configured to actually show the desktop itself is another matter.

[david.atwell]

On our work computers, the directory that applications are told is "The Desktop" is an inaccessible network drive that is essentially a bottomless pit. Woe betide anyone who saves something and tries to get it back later; save it to your network folder or lose it forever.