Makeing programs available to both users on Windows 8.1

[realladyat57]

We are using Windows 8.1 and I recently installed MS Office 2010. How do I enable DH to access those programs via his own identity on the computer? I feel like it's a "dumb" questions but I can't figure it out. We both use Word, Excel, Outlook, etc and want our own files.

Thanks for your help--I'm getting pretty frustrated since I can't figure it out.

[realladyat57]

I was able to make it work. Thanks for all of your suggestions.

[wa8yxm]

When you INSTALL the program it asks "Everyone or just you" .. alas you choose the wrong option.

There is a way to change it, but alas, I do not recall. One way that might work is to log on with HER account access and then search for the program and once you find the EXE file right click and choose "SEND TO----DESKTOP" that might work, or not, not sure how sofisicated Win 8.1 security is since my machine is a single user.

Note use the search feature of My Computer (That is the folder icon in the quick launch tray) not the other search feature.

[realladyat57]

Thanks for all your help. The article recommended was a big help--I guess I didn't Google the problem clearly enough because it never popped up in my results. I followed the instructions and DH is now set up. This forum has helped me more times than I can count and I really appreciate your willingness to help.

[HappyKayakers]

Here's some reading for you: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-security/how-do-make-ms-office-2010-avail...

[GordonThree]

More than likely you just need to hunt around for the icons, and put them somewhere easier to find.

under the DH account, go into start menu and just type "Office" or "Word" and Windows will search out the icons for those programs. Right click on the desired icon and choose "Add to..." I forget what the rest of it says.