Greetings Al,
Run these two .reg files and then try again:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/downloads/enablemessenger.reg
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/downloads/enablewindowsmessenger_user.reg
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MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
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http://www.messengergeek.com
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http://messenger.jonathankay.com
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"Al Gates" <Al Gates DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3BE43F5C-FD0A-4E84-8693-B61793180931@microsoft.com...
> When I try to use Windows Messenger, I get the following message:
>
> "An administrator has denied permission to use Windows Messenger. For
> information, contact your administrator."
>
> I am the Administrator and can find no issue in the Administrative Tools as
> to why I am denied permission.
> Any suggestions will be appreciated.
>
> Al