Access to Control Panel

Thanks John for trying to sort my problem out but when I follow your first
suggestion i.e. Start/Properties/ Start Tab/ Customize/ Advanced tab and
then in the Start menu items look to see what is selected for Control Panel
I can not find CP mentioned at all ? The nearest is Systems Administrative
Tools but when looking into this item again no mention of CP any where ?

Unfortunately when I try rgedit.msc in 'Run' I get message saying that it
can't be found use Windows Search. When I do this I get no files listed ?

As explained previously I can get into Regedit - and follow advice
previously given by Pat i.e. HKey Local Machine, software, microsoft ,
windows, current version, polices, explorer which I have done.

This gave me message in right hand window - 'No Control Panel', REG_DWord ,
0x00000001(1)

>If I right click on' No Control Panel' I am given two choices either 'Modify'
> or 'Modify binary data'

However not being technical I was seeking assurance from some one before I
modify registry binary data and change the '1' to a '0' as suggested. Also I
not sure what to do about the (1) bit on the end does that have to be changed
to '0' as well ?

Also if I do this and it doesn't work can I undo ?

John any help on this or any other suggestion would be appreciated.

I guess if can't find solution I may have to re load Windows XP which I have
never done before and it would have to be a last resort !



--
Charlie


"John" wrote:

> Try right clicking Start/Properties/ Start Tab/ Customize/ Advanced tab and
> then in Start menu items look to see what is selected for Control Panel.
>
> Or go to run and type gpedit.msc /User configuration / Administrative
> Templates / Control Panel and check if the control panel has been enabled to
> prohibit access to it
>
> hope this helps
> --
> Thanks John
>
>
> "Charlie" wrote:
>
> > Control panel icon not present on Start menu and unble to enter Windows
> > Security Centre or Add/remove program via 'All Programs'. Also unable to use
> > 'system restore' either in normal or safe mode. I get messages advising
> > operation cancelled because of retrictions and contact the Administrator. I
> > have used my PC at home for over two years and have no need or never been
> > involved with the Administrator ?
> >
> > My PC has Windows XP Home Edition and have carried out full scans with
> > Bullguard, Spybot, Registry Mechanic, AVG etc. which picked up Trojon virus
> > which were destoyed.
> >
> > I have seen some previous advice to resolve by making a small registry
> > change as follows which I could carry out but need some one to reassure me
> > that a non techi could do !
> >
> > Firstly enter Regedit - HKey Local Machine, software, microsoft , windows,
> > current version, polices, explorer which I have done.
> >
> > This gave me message in right hand window - 'No Control Panel', REG_DWord ,
> > 0x00000001(1)
> >
> > If I right click on' No Control Panel' I am given two choices either 'Modify'
> > or 'Modify binary data'
> >
> > Can some one please give me a bit of assurance before I modify binary data
> > and
> > change the '1' to a '0'. Also what about the (1) bit on the end does that
> > have
> > to be changed to '0' as well ?
> >
> > --
> > Charlie
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