How to make a Groove installation work for Windows domain users on a computer that is running Windows Server 2000 or Windows XP (915619)

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In Groove Workspace 2.5i or earlier versions of Groove Workspace, a local user who has default permissions on a computer that is running Windows Server 2000 or Windows XP can use Groove as installed when you click Install for All Users.

Groove Workspace 2.5j and Groove Virtual Office 3.x are automatically installed for all users.

However, a domain user whose domain or group is a member of the Local Users group cannot use Groove as installed. You must create a security policy to let the user read or write to the local Groove program directory and the Groove system directory. The domain user may receive one or more of the following error messages: Note On a computer that is running Windows Server 2000, the system directory is under the program directory. On a computer that is running Windows XP, these directories are separated to fulfill Microsoft "Designed for XP" requirements. If this issue occurs on a computer that is running Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, upgrade to the current version of Groove.

To correct this issue, use one of the following methods.

Method 1: Assign the necessary permissions as a local computer administrator

1. On a computer that is running Windows XP, give the users or a custom group of Groove users Write permissions to the following directory:

   %Systemdrive%\Program Files\Groove Networks\Groove\Data

2. Give the group Write permissions to the following directory:

   %Systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Groove

Method 2: Assign the necessary permissions as a domain administrator

1. Create a group that is called "Groove Users." Include in this group the people who will use Groove. This procedure lets you manage who can run Groove.
2. Right-click the domain in the Active Directory setup for the domain, click Properties, and then click the Group Policy tab.
3. Click New, and then enter a name for the new policy. For example, name the new policy "Groove."
4. Click Edit, expand Windows Settings, click Security Settings, and then click to select File System.
5. Right-click the right pane of the window, and then click Add File.
6. In the top field, enter the Groove program directory. For example, type %Systemdrive%\Program Files\Groove Networks\Groove.
7. Click OK.
8. Under Security, click Add to, and then click the group that you created in step 1. Alternatively, click Everyone if everyone can run Groove.
9. Click Full Control, and then click OK.
10. Confirm that the Propagate inheritable permissions to all subfolders and files check box is checked, and then click OK.

Note On a computer that is running Windows XP, repeat this modification for the %Systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Groove Networks\ directory.