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MSCONFIG - Access denied, must be logged on as administrator

When I run MSCONFIG, I receive a message "Access Denied, must be logged on as Administrator to make changes" when I exit out of it.  If I make a change, the change takes effect, so it's not really "denying" me anything.  However, I get the message whether I make a change or not.  In doing some tedious google'ing/forum reading, it appears that there is a disconnect with Windows XP and Norton Internet Security 2010/2011.  This apparently doesn't occur on Windows 7 or Vista, or with NIS 2009.  It is not preventing me from doing anything, it's just a major annoyance.  Would like to verify if this is the issue I am having.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.

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HI,

 

Step 1:

You may if the issue persists in a new user account. To create a new user account, follow the link given below.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/279783

Step 2:

If the new user account works fine then the previous account was corrupt, you may follow the link given below to fix the corrupt user profile.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811151

 

Also check if there are any virus infections on your computer. Follow the link given below.

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

 

Hope this information is helpful.

Amrita M

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Last updated October 9, 2022 Views 14,047 Applies to: