Power Users Cannot Load and Unload Drivers

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

SYMPTOMS

Members of the Power Users group cannot by default start or stop non-Plug and Play device drivers and services. The option to start or stop these drivers and services is unavailable on the Drivers tab in the device's properties, or after right-clicking a service.

CAUSE

You must have the "Load and unload device drivers" privilege to start or stop services or drivers. Members of the Power Users group are not granted this privilege by default.

RESOLUTION

To add the right to load and unload drivers:

1. Log on to the computer as a local administrator.



2. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Administrator Tools, and then click Local Security Policy.



3. Under Security Settings, double-click Local Policies, and then click User Rights Assignments.



4. In the right pane, double-click Load and unload device drivers.



5. Add the "Load and unload device drivers" privilege for the appropriate users.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbenv
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb