The "NoControlPanel" Policy if set, prevents Control.exe, the Control Panel executable file, from starting. As a result, users cannot start Control Panel or run any Control Panel programs.
A value of 1 also removes Control Panel from the Start menu, and it removes the Control Panel folder from Windows Explorer. If a user tries to start a Control Panel program by another method, a message appears explaining that a policy prevents the action.
If yours is a standalone system (not a part of a corporate network), then try this:
Click Start, Run and type "regedit.exe" Press {ENTER}
Navigate to the following branch:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ExplorÂer
Backup the key by exporting it (from the File menu, choose Export) as a REG file.
In the right pane of the above key, delete the value named "NoControlPanel" (if found)
Repeat the same in this branch:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ExploÂrer
Exit the Registry Editor.
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Regards,
Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com
I have the same problem. I restored my system and when it asked me whether I
wanted to use the administrator id or my own, I clicked on administrator.
When the system came back up I no longer had a control panel selection in
the start menu and I get the same message as you.
I can't figure out how to sign on as administrator to give myself the
authority. If I log off my own ID and ask to change id's, administrator isn't
an option.
If you figure this one out, pls let me know
Wayne
bard said:
when I click on start and window pops up the control panel option is missing.
When I click on "set program access and defaults: I get message " this
operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer.
please contact your systems administrator"
