Re: Restriction on running regedit.exe
From: BE (BE_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/14/04
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Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 14:21:04 -0700
I have done that VB Script before. As I mentioned I searched for DisableRegistryTools in all the registry and checked the value to be '0'. Besides, I CAN run regedt32.exe which shows that registry tools have not been disabled in my system. By the way, I have the latest version of Trend Micro Office Scan running on my computer.
One more thing, I created a new administrator account and tried to run regedit.exe from there and it worked! But still can not run it from the original account.
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"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:
> BE wrote:
>
> > My system is running Windows 2K professional and is connected to a LAN. When I try to run regedit.exe from an administrator account it returns this error message: "This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator." whereas I can run regedt32.exe at the same time.
> > I followed most of the suggestions in other postings with the same subject but non of them worked. I also checked the value for DisableRegistryTools on the registry which was 0!
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks.
> Hi
>
> This might be the work of the Swen worm or something similar
> (it could be from some spyware or parasite as well).
>
> To try to solve your problem, do the following:
>
> Copy and paste the URL address lines into your IE address bar:
>
> http://www.dougknox.com
>
> In the menu, select Security, Disable/Enable Registry Editing Tools.
>
> This small VB Script will remove this restriction. If the first time the
> script is run it says "Disabled", run it again to enable registry edits again.
>
>
> To try to find what has caused this:
>
> Run a cleanup tool, e.g. Stinger.exe from McAfee, it removes 30+
> virus/worms in one sweep.
>
> McAfee AVERT Stinger
> http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
>
> Be sure to run an updated Antivirus program at all times.
>
>
> For the Spyware and Parasites part, you will need to run other tools:
>
> Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
> http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>
> The Parasite Fight Quick Fix Protocol
> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>
>
> --
> torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
> Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/scriptcenter/default.mspx
>
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