Won't recognize me as 'administrator'

[Guest]

Windows XP will not recognize me as adminsitrator although I am so signed in

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

What indications are you getting that lead you to believe this?

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[Guest]

I have tried to run certain programs, say msconfig, and I am stopped because
I need to be the administrator to run this program. I am the owner and
administrator of this system(verified in user accounts), but it still rejects
me even when I am so signed in.

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Please list any other programs that you're having this issue with, along with the exact text of the error message you're receiving.

 

[Guest]

So far I have only noticed it with run "msconfig' only; I ran 'cmd' and it
was ok;

The error message is: "SYSTEM CONFIGURATION UTILITY. An access denied error
was returned while attempting to change a service (Note: I only tried to run
msconfig and never got to it). You may need to log on using an
administrative account to make the specified changes"

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

See if this message thread helps

http://www.p2preactor.com/usenet/accessibility/1414204-msconfig-and-adminsitrator.html

 

[Guest]

I looked at the hyperlink and it solved my problem. I too use Zone Alarm.
When i shut it off, I could run msconfig. I solved the problem by opening
Zone Alarm, going to programs and finding system configuration. I changed its
trust level from restricted to trusted(left mouse click).

Thanks

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

You're welcome, and nice to know it worked for you. One more tip in the arsenal