unable to load anti virus or firewall software

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Every time I try to install a firewall or update
antivirus software, I get the following message:

Restrictions
"This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions
in effect on this computer. Please contact your system
administrator."

HELP

I am running windows xp professional. This machine
originally had windows ME

 

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-----Original Message-----
Every time I try to install a firewall or update
antivirus software, I get the following message:

Restrictions
"This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions
in effect on this computer. Please contact your system
administrator."

HELP

I am running windows xp professional. This machine
originally had windows ME

It seems odd that this is happening on the two most
important security programs that you could have.
This is a good place to start Good luck.

http://security.norton.com/sscv6/default.asp?
productid=nsw5.0&langid=ie&venid=sym