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Editing XP registry disabled by administrator

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Viak8m / Awrdacpi
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windows xp
March 5, 2010 at 20:30:33
Specs: Windows XP, 1.599 GHz / 510 MB
whenever I type regedit to go to the registry, a dialogue appears saying registry editing has been disabled by administrator. I am the administrator and did no such thing. How can I enable it back? thanks!

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#1
March 6, 2010 at 05:13:32
You probably picked up a virus or some malware. See if you can download and install a program called CCLEANER Slim. Also, download and install a program called Malwarebytes from http://www.malwarebytes.org/. Run these and see if it clears up.

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#2
March 6, 2010 at 06:56:35
Maybe you're not the Admin & are just telling us you are?

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#3
March 6, 2010 at 06:58:57
indiana10, Follow the instructions at the link below.


Registry Editing Has Been Disabled By Your Administrator
Step by Step Methods for Fixing Registry Editor

http://www.pchell.com/support/regis...

grasshopper's recommendation is also one I'd recommend.

Tufenuf



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