Re: Norton Internet Security Problem

Tech-Archive recommends: Repair Windows Errors & Optimize Windows Performance

From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 03/02/04 

Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 08:36:43 -0500

Ah, I spoke too soon - now I remember this. :-)

*Vanguard* wrote:
> "Shaun" said in news:4f3201c3fffb$92b07d60$a001280a@phx.gbl:
>> I am running Windows 2000 professional. I currently have
>> Norton System Works 2003 and Internet Security 2003. When
>> i try to access the options in Internet Security it gives
>> me the message:
>> Access Denied. Only the Supervisor can view/change the
>> options.
>>
>> Is there anything i can do to fix this problem. Thank you
>> in advance.
>>
>> Shaun.
>
> The "user accounts" in NIS have nothing to do with the accounts
> defined in Windows 2000. These are accounts known only within NIS.
> You'll have to change the Supervisor password to use that NIS
> account. I don't recall ever setting a password for NIS' Supervisor
> account so if you defined one before then maybe you could redefine it
> (to be blank) if you want anyone and everyone to use NIS' Supervisor
> account. Accounts in NIS are defined based on usage, like
> restricting kids, less restriction for teens, and full access for
> adults. You'll have to remember what password you specified
> *separately* for the Supervisor account definined only with NIS.
>
> The above is the install-time behavior. You can have NIS create
> accounts based on your Windows accounts. Check NIS' own help under
> the "accounts -> using Windows accounts" index item. Presumably you
> will then need to logon under a Windows account for which a
> Supervisor-type NIS account was created so you have that level of
> access to its options.

Relevant Pages