Can't get the Control Panel

[vconor]

Hi,
im having problems when i try to open my control panel (this isn't even shown on the start panel) network connection and help nd suport. It comes up with a error message sayig i have to contact my system administrator it says:
"This Operation has been cancelled due restrictions effect on this computer. Please contact your system Administrator" .
It might be a virus or sypware or whatever the stuff is called, but i run my anti-spyware and virus scans frequently.
shall i re-install windows? if so will i loose all my seting and files?
plz help!

[Taxation]

type "control" in command prompt
see if that works

[vconor]

npe says the same thing :S

[Jonny2Bad]

If you clicked on run and then type control and it didnt work, pretty strange i would start backing up your important files from now just in case. But seems strange though, might be worth doing a system restore also.

[vconor]

i tried a restore but t said it couldnt be completed, i dont know why

[Jonny2Bad]

Try going onto norton website and and let them do a virus scan from the website

[vconor]

i have macafee, would that matter

[Jonny2Bad]

ok is your mcafee up to date?

[vconor]

yup, its say it is

[Jonny2Bad]

And no it shouldnt matter but i doubt u have a virus when u click on my computer does it not show control panel in the other places link?

[vconor]

yes, but its comes up with the same error messsage

[Jonny2Bad]

Can u log on as the admin and see what happens? Try the norton website but start backing up your files on dvd if i were u

[vconor]

why is it that bad? and im the admin of my pc

[Jonny2Bad]

Just seems strange that u cant restore, cant get your c/p just think that if u have valuble files then u should b/u now and save tears later. Then you can do a clean install and not worry about it. Pc love a clean install every year anyway i keep all my valuble files on my 2nd h/d.

[vconor]

i dont really have any valuble files but, will i have to reistall my games or loose game save when i reinstall windows?

[vconor]

and is there anyway to open up the DeVice Manager, without goin through the c/p?

[Jonny2Bad]

Yes easiest is too open my comp then system info then get there that way

[vconor]

i dont really have any valuble files but, will i have to reistall my games or loose game save when i reinstall windows?

[Jonny2Bad]

No just look for your game saved files and back them up they are usually easy enuf to find

[vconor]

cool then just reinstall windows?

[Taxation]

get your game saves, they arent big files.
back up all relevant data, make a list of all settings which you wish to keep e.g. ip addresses if you have them etc.
Then reinstall

[Jonny2Bad]

yes then you should be good to go! And your machine will be a lot more responsive also with a fresh install (unless u have a striker lol)