Access denied error when trying to turn off processes in msconfig

[Steve]

I recieve an access deined error when I try to turn off processes in
msconfig. I am logged on as the administrator but the error message says to
log on as administrator. The user accounts shows this account as the
administrator.

 

[Malke]

I recieve an access deined error when I try to turn off processes in
msconfig. I am logged on as the administrator but the error message says
to log on as administrator. The user accounts shows this account as the
administrator.

Got an HP printer installed or other HP software? This is a common
occurrence in that case. The changes get made so you can ignore the error
message. Usually uninstalling the HP device is not desirable for the end
user.

Malke

 

[Rey Santos]

If there was no problem of running MSCONFIG, it is most likely that a
third-party security program (firewall or antispyware, for example) or other
software causes the interference and bogus alert. Ignore the error. Make
changes then reboot, those changes are effected.

 

[Steve]

Yes I do have an hp printer installed but it has been there for some time and
I have used the msconfig during that time. The access denied message comes up
no matter what I try to do in msconfig and ignoring and rebooting only brings
up a further message after reboot which indicates that the program is running
in selective mood and when normatl mood is selected it undoes all the changes
I have made. I have tried this removing only one insignificant process and it
still will not ultimately allow me to remove anything. I have 58 processes
running and would really like to free up some memory for the new Epson 7880
printer. Thanks for your help and any further suggestions.

 

[Steve]

I did disable McAfee but still had the same problem. The access denied
message comes up no matter what I try to do in msconfig and ignoring and
rebooting only brings up a further message after reboot which indicates that
the program is running in selective mood and when normatl mood is selected it
undoes all the changes I have made. I have tried this removing only one
insignificant process and it still will not ultimately allow me to remove
anything. I have 58 processes running and would really like to free up some
memory for the new Epson 7880 printer.

Is there some other place that I could try to change something to see if I
am recognezed as the administrator.

Thanks for your help and any further suggestions.

 

[Malke]

I did disable McAfee but still had the same problem. The access denied
message comes up no matter what I try to do in msconfig and ignoring and
rebooting only brings up a further message after reboot which indicates
that the program is running in selective mood and when normatl mood is
selected it undoes all the changes I have made. I have tried this removing
only one insignificant process and it still will not ultimately allow me
to remove anything. I have 58 processes running and would really like to
free up some memory for the new Epson 7880 printer.

This is normal behavior for msconfig. There is nothing wrong with leaving it
in Selective Mode. It only means you *selected* some things. Naturally when
you click back to Normal Mode it undoes everything you did!

So make your changes (see below) and leave it in Selective Mode.

It is always better to stop programs from starting with Windows from within
the programs themselves, so look in their Options before changing anything
with msconfig - you're just examining things at this stage. If a program
doesn't offer any way to control startup from its Preferences, then use
msconfig to uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out.

Start>Run>msconfig [enter]

This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and
find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK
out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll
get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in
effect, "don't bother me about this again".

Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes.
Instead, use Start>Run>services.msc [enter] and do not stop any services
unless you really, really know what you're doing.

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560

Malke

 

[Steve]

Thank you Malke. Just before I opened your response I had an "Oh Yeah" moment
and I thought that selective mood would probably be the correct thing to be
at if you selected stuff or more exactly deselected stuff. I have done this
before without the access denied and the other warnings so I guess that is
what threw me. Thanks for all your help and for the additional info and
cautions.
--
Steve

I did disable McAfee but still had the same problem. The access denied
message comes up no matter what I try to do in msconfig and ignoring and
rebooting only brings up a further message after reboot which indicates
that the program is running in selective mood and when normatl mood is
selected it undoes all the changes I have made. I have tried this removing
only one insignificant process and it still will not ultimately allow me
to remove anything. I have 58 processes running and would really like to
free up some memory for the new Epson 7880 printer.

This is normal behavior for msconfig. There is nothing wrong with leaving it
in Selective Mode. It only means you *selected* some things. Naturally when
you click back to Normal Mode it undoes everything you did!

So make your changes (see below) and leave it in Selective Mode.

It is always better to stop programs from starting with Windows from within
the programs themselves, so look in their Options before changing anything
with msconfig - you're just examining things at this stage. If a program
doesn't offer any way to control startup from its Preferences, then use
msconfig to uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out.

Start>Run>msconfig [enter]

This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and
find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK
out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll
get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in
effect, "don't bother me about this again".

Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes.
Instead, use Start>Run>services.msc [enter] and do not stop any services
unless you really, really know what you're doing.

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
Don't Panic!

 

[Malke]

Thank you Malke. Just before I opened your response I had an "Oh Yeah"
moment and I thought that selective mood would probably be the correct
thing to be at if you selected stuff or more exactly deselected stuff. I
have done this before without the access denied and the other warnings so
I guess that is what threw me. Thanks for all your help and for the
additional info and cautions.

You're very welcome. Thanks for taking the time to let me know you got it
sorted.

Malke

 

[Gr11zzly]

I did disable McAfee but still had the same problem. The access denied
message comes up no matter what I try to do in msconfig and ignoring and
rebooting only brings up a further message after reboot which indicates
that the program is running in selective mood and when normatl mood is
selected it undoes all the changes I have made. I have tried this removing
only one insignificant process and it still will not ultimately allow me
to remove anything. I have 58 processes running and would really like to
free up some memory for the new Epson 7880 printer.

This is normal behavior for msconfig. There is nothing wrong with leaving it
in Selective Mode. It only means you *selected* some things. Naturally when
you click back to Normal Mode it undoes everything you did!

So make your changes (see below) and leave it in Selective Mode.

It is always better to stop programs from starting with Windows from within
the programs themselves, so look in their Options before changing anything
with msconfig - you're just examining things at this stage. If a program
doesn't offer any way to control startup from its Preferences, then use
msconfig to uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out.

Start>Run>msconfig [enter]

This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and
find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK
out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll
get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in
effect, "don't bother me about this again".

Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes.
Instead, use Start>Run>services.msc [enter] and do not stop any services
unless you really, really know what you're doing.

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
Don't Panic!

So this MSCONFIG access denied error is a "feature"? Ignore the error
message and everything will happen as directed?
I have the same problem (and run Mcafee) with the error message and I'm
looking for the assurance that the changes I put in will 'stick' regardless
of the error message.
Thanks

 

[Mave (robb mavins)]

I did disable McAfee but still had the same problem. The access denied
message comes up no matter what I try to do in msconfig and ignoring and
rebooting only brings up a further message after reboot which indicates
that the program is running in selective mood and when normatl mood is
selected it undoes all the changes I have made. I have tried this removing
only one insignificant process and it still will not ultimately allow me
to remove anything. I have 58 processes running and would really like to
free up some memory for the new Epson 7880 printer.

This is normal behavior for msconfig. There is nothing wrong with leaving it
in Selective Mode. It only means you *selected* some things. Naturally when
you click back to Normal Mode it undoes everything you did!

So make your changes (see below) and leave it in Selective Mode.

It is always better to stop programs from starting with Windows from within
the programs themselves, so look in their Options before changing anything
with msconfig - you're just examining things at this stage. If a program
doesn't offer any way to control startup from its Preferences, then use
msconfig to uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out.

Start>Run>msconfig [enter]

This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and
find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK
out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll
get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in
effect, "don't bother me about this again".

Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes.
Instead, use Start>Run>services.msc [enter] and do not stop any services
unless you really, really know what you're doing.

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
Don't Panic!

So this MSCONFIG access denied error is a "feature"? Ignore the error
message and everything will happen as directed?
I have the same problem (and run Mcafee) with the error message and I'm
looking for the assurance that the changes I put in will 'stick' regardless
of the error message.
Thanks

Thanks all for this thread it was very helpfull, had the same problem and am
running same configuration. Windows XP, with HP printers and scanner
installed as well as Macafee.

Also had a "oops.... oh duh" moment when I read this as usually can solve
the little annoyances of windows on my own.
Thanks.