Re: Administrator, functions not allowed

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From: Kelly (kelly_at_mvps.org)
Date: 03/12/04 

Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 20:59:20 -0600

Hi Rick,

Run the edit on line 129
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm 

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"Rick Isom" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:b64501c40790$ebcf4150$a101280a@phx.gbl...
> Several months ago, my stand-alone computer was hit with
> 3 viruses and a possible trojan horse. I did a complete,
> clean, re-install of Windows XP Pro. I don't know if I
> entered a wrong answer during the install, but now I
> cannot make simple changes as the Administrator. I have
> added all updates that have been recommended. When I go
> to tools, then click on Options, I get a message saying
> that I am not "allowed" to make changes, "please see your
> Administrator". I've checked in local security settings,
> but am such a newbie, that I don't know what needs
> changing! It looks as if I have the correct credentials
> as Administrator. My welcome screen shows only one user-
> me. If I right click on my ISP, it no longer will allow
> me access to make any changes. What have I done wrong?
> Please help - - Rick

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