this operation has been cancelled due to restictions in effect on this computer.

scoobyblue14 · #1 11-01-2007, 11:48 AM

I am running Windows XP on a Dell laptop. I believe I had a virus which erased my control panel. I cannot go to add/remove programs, the clock, control panel, or administrator options without getting a message that says "this operation has been cancelled due to restictions in effect on this computer. please, contact the system administrator." I am the system administrator. I ran Antivir and I believe I have removed the virus, but I still cannot perform several functions such as safely remove hardware. This is very frustrating. From over readings, I have gathered that I may have a problem with my registery. I am new to computing. I really don't know what that is or how to adjust it withoutt further complicating things. Please, any help is much appreciated.

scoobyblue14 · #2 11-01-2007, 12:39 PM

sorry, I am here...thanks, I will try that first

scoobyblue14 · #3 11-01-2007, 12:44 PM

i am on the same pc. i tried what you suggested. the box is checked for show control panel in my computer, but control panel is still
nowhere to be found. i can't even find it under search

DaveC2003 · #4 11-02-2007, 04:46 AM

If it is a problem with the registry, try ccleaner to fix it. See the link below, download and run it.

http://www.ccleaner.com/