microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin

Hi Joan,
Try one of these and Reboot your machine then see if the Add/Remove programs
will operate correctly.
Add or Remove Programs Restriction - Undo:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/addremoverestrictions.reg

Restore the Control Panel :
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/controlpanelrestrictionrestore.reg

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/fileassoc/xp_cpl_file_assoc.zip

I strongly Advise you to run a thorough scan with an up to date security
software like Anti-Virus and Anti-malware programs to make sure your system
is clean from malware and viruses.
HTH.
nass
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http://www.nasstec.co.uk

"Joan" wrote:

> I have uninstalled zone alarm and it is not in my computer.
>
> I still can not find the programs that belong in my add/remove programs
> list. I need to do a repair. they show in the local drive but i can not
> get them to open.... so thought i would do a repair on them... they are
> adobe progs... and several others.
>
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>
> "Ragab" wrote in message
> news:9017192E-D8A8-4690-9787-49061EDB00C5@microsoft.com...
> >U can stop ZoneAlarm from loading at startup then restart the computer in
> > SafeMode. Then Add/Remove any programs u want.
> > To stop ZoneAlarm from loading at startup follow these steps:
> > 1- Restore ZoneAlarm control center window.
> > 2- at (Overview) section, Open (Preferences) tab.
> > 3- Uncheck (Load ZoneAlarm Security Suite at startup).
> >
> > Then restart and press F8 while booting, and choose SafeMode. Then
> > Add/Remove Programs
> > ----
> > Ragab
> >
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