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Rights and Permissions

When performing migrations, it is best practice for the logged on user to have Administrator privileges. However, each migration process is unique, so be aware of the functions available only if the user has Administrator privileges.

To perform the following functions during a migration, you must use an administrative sign-on:

• Crossover cable migrations (two systems are connected directly to each other with a crossover cable)
• Migration of NTFS (file and folder) security settings
• Migration of group security
• Migration of multiple users, and when migrating one or more users to a new or different domain.

  In the case of migrating users to new or different domains, you must have domain administrator privileges. Users can be created on the new system when performing the operation with the correct access level.

• Migration of printers requires at least power user access.
• Migration of applications (the application itself is being migrated).
• Migration of user settings the end user cannot change manually, such as the Netscape user profile. (Non-administrative users do not have permission to change settings in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE registry item.)
• Apply a self-extracting DNA file

Note: In DMM Options Editor, you must be signed on as an administrator or power user. However, you can edit a DMM options in XML format in an editor, such as notepad with these rights.