Registry Access Denied

[Calvin]

A few weeks ago, my machine running Windows XP started to show some peculiar
behavior.

When I right click a folder trying to operate on it (such as creating a sub
folder, or renaming a file), it always pop up a window stating that
"Registries access denied" nd then the menu is displayed. Unfortunately, I
still cannot create subfolders.

Any clue on what is happening?

Maybe not related: I happened to sign up for a Windows Live ID around that
time and also I sign up for the Partner Membership Program.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting the requested logs
in an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=4075
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

**Chances are you will need to seek expert assistance in
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0,
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5,
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup,
http://www.bluetack.co.uk/forums/index.php,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 or other appropriate forums as well.**

If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting
this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.

 

[Calvin]

Thanks for the advice. I have done Spybot but nothing shows up and the
problem still exists. I shall try the other before I bring my machine to the
repair shop.