RE: MMC Restrictions Problem

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From: 99-Vette (99Vette_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/15/04


Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 08:59:01 -0800

I hadn't gotten any replies yet, but I've managed to correct this problem
using Regedit.

"99-Vette" wrote:

> Ok, I think I've just made a grave mistake.
>
> I was attempting to restrict users from accessing MMC on their local
> workstation. Apparently, when I applied the restrictions it blocked all MMC
> snap-ins by default for all users including the administrator. Now I'm
> unable to go into the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in logged on
> as administrator.
>
> I'm using Windows 2000 Server.
>
> Any suggestions or ways around this? Is there a particular file that can be
> restored?
>
> Thanks in Advance!



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