RE: Access Denied - Msconfig Startup Changes

I also get that message and I have recently installed an HP All-in-One
printer and would very much like where I can go in the registry to change a
value to eliminate this error. AlR

"apeke" wrote:

Hi Jami...
Mine dod the same thing...I searched all over the net and finally found my
problem and a solution. Mine started AFTER I installed a new Hp All In One
Printer-fax-copier machine.
So, if you installed a new program lately, that may be what's causing your
issue.
I was led into the Registry and had to change a value number and now I do
not have that error message pop up. IF this is the case for you too..reply
letting me know and I will post (here) the solution. I would now, but don't
want you to go into registry and do something that is irrevelent to your
issue and mess up your system.
Blessings,
Apeke

"Jami" wrote:

I made a change to Startup because I orginally contacted Dell because I got
an error message about PCM Service.exe. We decided to disable this in
startup & that's when I got the Access Denied message. But, it made the
change nonetheless.

My only problem with taking to tech shop is there is a 3 yr warranty on
system & that could void the warranty thru Dell.

I just feel there's some little setting that could help instead of
reinstalling Windows XP & having to reinstall all programs, plus backup data.

"nass" wrote:



"Jami" wrote:

I keep getting a message when I try to make changes to "Startup" in Msconfig
that Access Denied & I may need to logon as Administrator. I AM the
ADministrator & only user of personal notebook computer. However, the
changes seem to take effect nonetheless.

Is there anyway to correct this problem of getting this message?

Please help!!!!! I just don't undertand it!!!

Dell suggested reformatting entire hard drive, but I don't understand that.
The changes take effect...there's just some glitch that I get this message.

So why you are trying to adjust or change the setting on the StartUp?.
You could be having a corrupt profile and you need to create a new Profile
with admin privileges and you done.
Also I will make sure this machine is clean from malwares/viruses.

How To Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783

How to Copy User Data to a New User Profile
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811151
Here is a link on how to perform a clean install of XP:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
If all the above is too much for you then take the Machine to your local
Tech and they will advise you on what appropriate according to the real
ground.
HTH.
nass
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www.nasstec.co.uk

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