Re: Lost security tools

From: Malke (invalid_at_not-real.com)
Date: 07/22/05

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    Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 06:35:41 -0700

    Wayland wrote:

    > I am running xp Home Edition and when I tried to login as
    > administrator I go
    > the message "Unable to log you on because of an account restriction).
    > I went to "Administrative Tools" and my "Local Security Policy" was
    > gone. Then I
    > went to "Computer Management" and under "System Tools" my "Local
    > Users and Groups" are gone. How do I get them back so I can log in as
    > administrator?

    If the Administrative Tools icons are missing, try:

    http://windowsxp.mvps.org/admintools.htm or try line 299:
    http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

    Make sure your computer is 100% virus and malware-free:

    http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

    In XP Home, you can only log on to the normally hidden built-in
    Administrator account in Safe Mode. For more help, post back with more
    details.

    Mlake 

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