Re: Using Symantec

From: sam (sam_at_samscomputer123456.com)
Date: 10/13/03


Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2003 02:27:59 +1000

why not try posting about "registry editing has been disabled by your
administrator",

"taurarian" <taurarian@hotmailNOSPAM.com> wrote in message
news:09a201c38ef6$3e668130$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> Taking a guess here, is it Swen you are asking about?
> Take a look at this site
> http://www3.ca.com/virusinfo/virus.aspx?ID=36939
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >I used Symantec help w/removing this worm,
> >BUT evidently, worm has taken over administrative
> >privileges and I'm unable to proceed. By following
> >Symantec instructions, I created a repair.reg file on
> >desktop, but when I double-click on it, window pops up
> >saying "registry editing has been disabled by your
> >administrator." I get similiar messages when I try to
> >open:
> >internet options/system etc. in control panel. Message
> >says:" Windows cannot access the specified device,path,
> >or file.You may not have the appropriate permissions to
> >access the item."
> >I cannot repair registry following Symantec instructions
> >unless I can "fix" this administrator problem.
> >
> >I tried to restart in safe mode, but the same error
> >message occured when I tried to run regedit or start the
> >repair.reg file.
> >
> >Any suggestions? Thanks, Joanne
> >
> >.
> >



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