Wrong message about not having not administrator privileges

When I make changes in MSCONFIG, I get the msg that I have administrator privileges, but XP Pro then continues with the modifications. I don't get the msg, I try to run MSCONFIG, after making the changes and click APPLY or OK.

In a non-administrator account, I can't even run MSCONFIG. I don't see me even the settings.

I get this msg in Admin some other times, apparently at random, until the action is complete.

Hello

  • Do you run Mcafee Security software by chance on the machine?

This warning message comes generally if there is any security software installed on the machine and running at this time. According to the design of the security of the software, it will try to prevent any changes in the way the computer and run its services/applications.

I suggest you temporarily uninstall the security software of the machine and check if the problem reappears.

How to change or remove a program in Windows XP

Note: Please reinstall the security software after checking. You may need to contact the provider of security software for assistance.

Hope the helps of information. Please post back and we do know.

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