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My problem is simple, I just can't figure out how to fix it:
There are two user accounts on my computer, one for me, and one for my brother. We both have the default permissions for Computer Administrator and I'm using Windows XP Home SP2.
I haven't done anything to cause this problem as far as I am aware. Basically, when a program crashes or otherwise when I want/need to press Ctrl Alt Del, I get a message saying "Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator."
Any help on how to resolve this please?
There are two user accounts on my computer, one for me, and one for my brother. We both have the default permissions for Computer Administrator and I'm using Windows XP Home SP2.
I haven't done anything to cause this problem as far as I am aware. Basically, when a program crashes or otherwise when I want/need to press Ctrl Alt Del, I get a message saying "Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator."
Any help on how to resolve this please?
No Problem...
Glad both the fixes worked for you :¬)
Glad both the fixes worked for you :¬)
Woo! Thanks!
Got into the registry now and changed that registry key. Task Manager came up when I closed the editor and pressed Ctrl Alt Del, but before I restart I'm gonna quickly scan for malware and such like. Thanks.
Got into the registry now and changed that registry key. Task Manager came up when I closed the editor and pressed Ctrl Alt Del, but before I restart I'm gonna quickly scan for malware and such like. Thanks.
To enable registry editing it looks like this command should sort it:
REG add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v DisableRegistryTools /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
NB. I've had to put a space after Windows\ and CurrentVersion to allow the forum to accept the post - make sure you remove it before to run the command.
I haven't had to use this command myself so I would suggest you google this command to satisfy yourself that it's ok to use.
There's a chance that your PC has got these problems due to some mal-ware (malicious code) - so the problem could return when you restart. Best have a good clear up (anti-spy etc.) while you at it.
REG add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v DisableRegistryTools /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
NB. I've had to put a space after Windows\ and CurrentVersion to allow the forum to accept the post - make sure you remove it before to run the command.
I haven't had to use this command myself so I would suggest you google this command to satisfy yourself that it's ok to use.
There's a chance that your PC has got these problems due to some mal-ware (malicious code) - so the problem could return when you restart. Best have a good clear up (anti-spy etc.) while you at it.
Balls.
Just tried it, and I got a message: "Registry editing has been disabled by your administrator."
So what would you suggest now?
Just tried it, and I got a message: "Registry editing has been disabled by your administrator."
So what would you suggest now?
In reply to tnc's post:
tnc wrote:
> It depends on whether your brother (or parents) have figured out the
> way the XP administration system has worked.
No chance. His knowledge onthe computer is very very limited. and I mean very.
> Using the Control Panel - User Accounts - Change an Account you can
> decide who is an administrator. Anyway, if he was made himself an
> administrator he can take your password away and stop you being an
> administrator.
We are both administrators and neither of us have passwords. We simply click our name and go.
> If this has happened then it's because of that. If you're not an
> administrator and someone else is they basically control the files
> and programmes. You can't make major changes or use things like Task
> Manager.
We're both adminstrators and all my bro ever uses is Word, Excel and Firefox. I don't think he even knows how to change the settings in them either. When using Excel, he asks me for help with making borders, backgrounds, changing font and printing. That's his limited knowledge.
I'm going to give that manual registry edit a go. Thanks guys. Will report back if it works/doesn't!
tnc wrote:
> It depends on whether your brother (or parents) have figured out the
> way the XP administration system has worked.
No chance. His knowledge onthe computer is very very limited. and I mean very.
> Using the Control Panel - User Accounts - Change an Account you can
> decide who is an administrator. Anyway, if he was made himself an
> administrator he can take your password away and stop you being an
> administrator.
We are both administrators and neither of us have passwords. We simply click our name and go.
> If this has happened then it's because of that. If you're not an
> administrator and someone else is they basically control the files
> and programmes. You can't make major changes or use things like Task
> Manager.
We're both adminstrators and all my bro ever uses is Word, Excel and Firefox. I don't think he even knows how to change the settings in them either. When using Excel, he asks me for help with making borders, backgrounds, changing font and printing. That's his limited knowledge.
I'm going to give that manual registry edit a go. Thanks guys. Will report back if it works/doesn't!
Chippxero wrote:
> i gather you just want task manager back.
>
> [URL]http://www.windowsnetworking.com/kbase/WindowsTips/WindowsXP/UserTips/Customization/EnableDisableTaskManagerinWindowsXPHomePro.html[/URL]
>
> don't use the reg hack use the route in blue.
>
> let us know if it works.
You can't use gpedit.msc with XP Home only Pro. so the Registry edit looks like your simplest route. Lots of sites provide a download to amend your Registry but as this is a simple change I would do it manually.
Obviously if you're not comfortable editing your registry leave it alone!
> i gather you just want task manager back.
>
> [URL]http://www.windowsnetworking.com/kbase/WindowsTips/WindowsXP/UserTips/Customization/EnableDisableTaskManagerinWindowsXPHomePro.html[/URL]
>
> don't use the reg hack use the route in blue.
>
> let us know if it works.
You can't use gpedit.msc with XP Home only Pro. so the Registry edit looks like your simplest route. Lots of sites provide a download to amend your Registry but as this is a simple change I would do it manually.
Obviously if you're not comfortable editing your registry leave it alone!
i gather you just want task manager back.
[URL]http://www.windowsnetworking.com/kbase/WindowsTips/WindowsXP/UserTips/Customization/EnableDisableTaskManagerinWindowsXPHomePro.html[/URL]
don't use the reg hack use the route in blue.
let us know if it works.
[URL]http://www.windowsnetworking.com/kbase/WindowsTips/WindowsXP/UserTips/Customization/EnableDisableTaskManagerinWindowsXPHomePro.html[/URL]
don't use the reg hack use the route in blue.
let us know if it works.
It depends on whether your brother (or parents) have figured out the way the XP administration system has worked.
Using the Control Panel - User Accounts - Change an Account you can decide who is an administrator. Anyway, if he was made himself an administrator he can take your password away and stop you being an administrator.
If this has happened then it's because of that. If you're not an administrator and someone else is they basically control the files and programmes. You can't make major changes or use things like Task Manager.
I'm probably reading into it too much ...
Using the Control Panel - User Accounts - Change an Account you can decide who is an administrator. Anyway, if he was made himself an administrator he can take your password away and stop you being an administrator.
If this has happened then it's because of that. If you're not an administrator and someone else is they basically control the files and programmes. You can't make major changes or use things like Task Manager.
I'm probably reading into it too much ...
My problem is simple, I just can't figure out how to fix it:
There are two user accounts on my computer, one for me, and one for my brother. We both have the default permissions for Computer Administrator and I'm using Windows XP Home SP2.
I haven't done anything to cause this problem as far as I am aware. Basically, when a program crashes or otherwise when I want/need to press Ctrl Alt Del, I get a message saying "Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator."
Any help on how to resolve this please?
There are two user accounts on my computer, one for me, and one for my brother. We both have the default permissions for Computer Administrator and I'm using Windows XP Home SP2.
I haven't done anything to cause this problem as far as I am aware. Basically, when a program crashes or otherwise when I want/need to press Ctrl Alt Del, I get a message saying "Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator."
Any help on how to resolve this please?