Pending: I am administrator, yet i cannot enter comman

my_SLK · 11-04-2009

2 problems!

1. I cannot install IE7. My default browser is chrome and I wanted to access the microsoft downloads site which was only possible through IE. Having deleted IE, I had to reinstall. Downloading of file and installation went well. However, upon restart of PC - loading of windows, this message appears:

this operation has been restrictred due to effects of restrictions by the administrator.

And the IE installation just terminates without warning. Problem is, i am the administrator, i am logged into administrator account and i have never restricted IE in any way!

2. When I run cmd prompt, it states in cmd window that 'the command prompt has been disabled by the administrator.' Again, I have never restricted the cmd prompt!

Can anyone help? I have no idea when did these problems started but i did some major changes to my pc today. AVG and adaware were uninstalled and replaced by AVAST, Spybot and Advanced System Care 3. In addition, i disable some processes in msconfig that were non essential - googled each individually before disabling. XP user btw.

I did a search on my problems and realized that the immunization procedure of spybot could be the cause, as in here. However, unchecking all the boxes for windows and internet explorer didn't help.

help!

Smokeycheech · 11-04-2009

Hello My_SLK! Welcome to PCHF!

We have a fantastic team of techs here as well as a very knowledgeable member community and I am sure we will be able to help you

I will mark your thread as open and someone will be with you as soon as possible, thank you for your patience.

Regards,

Smokeycheech

Amtech · 11-04-2009

Open My Documents or any other Windows Explorer page and type in the address bar:

C:\Windows\System32\gpedit.msc

(or copy and paste it) then hit enter and it should open up. If you look under User Configuration > Administrative Templates you should find the options you need to change.

The other option is to try a System Restore to a time when it was working.

If you can't access gpedit.msc then it sounds like you have some malware or virus which has disabled your admin priveleges.

samuria · 11-05-2009

What version of windows are you using if its xp home it doesnt have gpedit.msc. either way if you go here and download reset reboot and you will be admin again(do not run it twice as it will disable it the second time).

You should see what else is disabled like regedit a lot of malware will do this and once you have admin back its worth doing the prework and let our security team check you out

samuria · 11-10-2009

Do you still require any help with this matter and update would be helpful

11-04-2009	#1
my_SLK New Poster Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1 PC Experience: Some Experience	I am administrator, yet i cannot enter comman 2 problems! 1. I cannot install IE7. My default browser is chrome and I wanted to access the microsoft downloads site which was only possible through IE. Having deleted IE, I had to reinstall. Downloading of file and installation went well. However, upon restart of PC - loading of windows, this message appears: this operation has been restrictred due to effects of restrictions by the administrator. And the IE installation just terminates without warning. Problem is, i am the administrator, i am logged into administrator account and i have never restricted IE in any way! 2. When I run cmd prompt, it states in cmd window that 'the command prompt has been disabled by the administrator.' Again, I have never restricted the cmd prompt! Can anyone help? I have no idea when did these problems started but i did some major changes to my pc today. AVG and adaware were uninstalled and replaced by AVAST, Spybot and Advanced System Care 3. In addition, i disable some processes in msconfig that were non essential - googled each individually before disabling. XP user btw. I did a search on my problems and realized that the immunization procedure of spybot could be the cause, as in here. However, unchecking all the boxes for windows and internet explorer didn't help. help! Last edited by samuria; 11-05-2009 at 11:10 PM.

11-04-2009	#2
Smokeycheech Mod Team Leader Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Skynet HQ (kinda near PCHF bunker) Posts: 3,451 PC Experience: Learning more every day!	Re: I am administrator, yet i cannot enter co Hello My_SLK! Welcome to PCHF! We have a fantastic team of techs here as well as a very knowledgeable member community and I am sure we will be able to help you I will mark your thread as open and someone will be with you as soon as possible, thank you for your patience. Regards, Smokeycheech __________________ Prework~Speedfan~CCleaner~Rules~PCWizard~BSOD *If an elephant never forgets, how come they never win mastermind?*

11-04-2009	#3
Amtech Tech Support Team Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bolton Posts: 1,656 PC Experience: Some Experience	Re: I am administrator, yet i cannot enter co Open My Documents or any other Windows Explorer page and type in the address bar: C:\Windows\System32\gpedit.msc (or copy and paste it) then hit enter and it should open up. If you look under User Configuration > Administrative Templates you should find the options you need to change. The other option is to try a System Restore to a time when it was working. If you can't access gpedit.msc then it sounds like you have some malware or virus which has disabled your admin priveleges. __________________ File Recovery Removing CMOS Battery ASTRA32 (Device Drivers)

11-05-2009	#4
samuria Tech Support Team Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Crewe Uk Posts: 1,719 PC Experience: Elite PC Guru	Re: I am administrator, yet i cannot enter co What version of windows are you using if its xp home it doesnt have gpedit.msc. either way if you go here and download reset reboot and you will be admin again(do not run it twice as it will disable it the second time). You should see what else is disabled like regedit a lot of malware will do this and once you have admin back its worth doing the prework and let our security team check you out __________________ Prework Record holder of the one inch punch http://www.winchun-tao.co.uk/ Rebuilding of a Victorian park http://www.crewetown.co.uk/ Network test Create Xp Rescue Last edited by samuria; 11-05-2009 at 11:09 PM.

11-10-2009	#5
samuria Tech Support Team Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Crewe Uk Posts: 1,719 PC Experience: Elite PC Guru	Re: I am administrator, yet i cannot enter co Do you still require any help with this matter and update would be helpful __________________ Prework Record holder of the one inch punch http://www.winchun-tao.co.uk/ Rebuilding of a Victorian park http://www.crewetown.co.uk/ Network test Create Xp Rescue

Similar discussions...
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
I Get Warning When I Enter PC Help Forum	Volcano1985	Anti-Virus	3	08-31-2009 02:35 AM
Pending: PC typing Plus signs & <enter> on its own	Frisco Kid	[Pending] HJT Logs	4	08-07-2009 05:13 AM
Pending: Cant enter Bios set up with DEL key	bryce	Motherboards	8	07-15-2009 04:10 PM
Question: can't enter computer #2	herb jaycox	Network Help	3	02-13-2009 05:21 PM
Error on enter into WinXP GUI	crazyman	Windows XP/2000	2	08-21-2008 01:56 AM

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode