operation cancelled due to restrictions error on winxp pro

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Studibaker

when trying to open IE, or Kazza for example I get an
error that says the operation is cancelled due to
restrictions on this computer, contact admin........any
help would be appreciated.
 
Seems that I get the same message when I attempt to open
the registry. You'll also have to excuse me I am working
with a friend on this over the phone so I can't be in
front of the computer, otherwise I may be able to do more.

-----Original Message-----
Check your settings here:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current
Version\Policies\Explorer.Value Name: DisallowRun

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current
Version \Policies\Explorer

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All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

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Studibaker said:
when trying to open IE, or Kazza for example I get an
error that says the operation is cancelled due to
restrictions on this computer, contact admin........any
help would be appreciated.
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Hi,

Run a thourough virus scan. If msconfig, regedit and task manager reads the
same:

This worm disables NAV, Msconfig, Regedit and Task Manager:
http://www.bitdefender.com/bd/site/virusinfo.php?menu_id=1&v_id=114

And this one:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.spybot.worm.html

To do any reg cleaning rename regedit.exe to regedit.com.

This behavior can be caused by a virus. One of two:

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]

Troubleshooting the Task Manager
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_t.htm#tm

Once all is well, run this edit:

EXE Fix for Windows XP - Line 12 (Restores EXE association)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use the Regedits: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it
and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by
right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.
/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm


Seems that I get the same message when I attempt to open
the registry. You'll also have to excuse me I am working
with a friend on this over the phone so I can't be in
front of the computer, otherwise I may be able to do more.
 
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