No startup for multi-user

[memlir]

I've welcomed the feature to install FC in a Multi user machine, which is fantastic for parents that maintain a separate library for their children.

However, FC won't start on the other users and only does so for the Administrators account.

I have not managed to isolate the issue, but it either wont load at all, or will load but ask for the Administrators password on non-admin users.

[Rem0o]

FanControl needs an admin user. Your best bet is to leave your session open with FC running.

[memlir]

Alternatively, would it be possible to have it start as a Service instead?

[Rem0o]

You may create a scheduled task that uses the "SYSTEM" user to start FanControl. This will make it run like a service, but you won't have access to the UI.

[randallkn]

I kludged together a solution for my kid's PC like so:

1. Run Task Scheduler as the non-admin user
2. Right-click Task Scheduler Library -> Create Task -> Name: FanControl-user (whatever you prefer)
3. Actions (tab) -> New -> Start a program
   • Program/script: C:\Windows\System32\runas.exe
   • Add arguments: /user:MACHINE\admin-username /savecred "cmd /c start /b C:\Proga~2\FanControl\FanControl.exe"
4. Triggers (tab) -> New -> Begin the task -> At Log on
   • You might need Delay task for:

It should cache admin user credentials once you've entered them, but don't ask me for how long. If you run Task Scheduler as admin, you can compare your task to the task that FanControl creates.