microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin

Start > Run > regedit > Navigate to

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\Explo
rer

On The Right Pane Delete "NoControlPanel"




"rayzor" wrote:

> I just had the same problem, the virrus may be gone but the damage it did is
> still there I had to restart in safe mode as administrator change the
> password to a new one then create a new user with a new password with
> administrator access and then deleted old user. you should also create a user
> with limited access for web use. restart in owner run spyware again never us
> your computer online as owner or administrator unless needed.I am not sure if
> this is the correct way to fix that problem but it worked and I did know how
> to rewrite
> --
> ray
>
>
> "R. Choate" wrote:
>
> > I had a virus and something is still messed up after it was supposedly found and removed. When I try to open Control Panel, I get an
> > error message that says "This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your
> > system administrator."
> >
> > I AM the administrator and I am using one computer, XP-Pro OS w/sp2, Router between me and the cable modem. I use Ad-Aware and
> > SpywareBlaster + McAfee AV ver 8.0 w virusscan ver 12.0
> >
> > Also, if I go thru start menu and click on either "Accessories" from the Programs menu, or click on "Administrative Tools", or just
> > about anything that would give me control over settings, the menu just instantly closes before I can even see the choices. How can I
> > get my computer back?
> >
> > Thanks !!
> >
> > --
> > RMC,CPA
> >
> >
> >
> >