When I uncheck startups in msconfig and click Apply or OK I get an Access Denied error and that I "need to log on using an Administrator account to make the specified changes." I have an Administratrator account. I even have set up an account named Administrator with a new password, but I get the same message. I can add and delete programs. Any suggestions?

Hi,1. Does it happen with all applets?2. Since when are you facing this issue?3. Were there any changes made prior to this issue?Try the below steps:Step 1: Check for the issue in ‘Safe Mode with Networking’. ‘Safe Mode with Networking’ starts Windows in safe mode and includes the network drivers and services needed to access the Internet or other computers on your network.A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222Let us know if the issue does not persist in ‘Safe Mode with Networking’, we shall proceed with further troubleshooting.Step 2:I would strongly recommend you to run the Virus Scan.a. If you don’t have anti-virus software installed on your computer, I suggest that you run a Malware scan on your computer.http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/ b. I would recommend you to run online Virus Scan to remove any infections, if present.Follow the link below to run the free online scan:http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm Regards,Manasa P – Microsoft Support.

That message is relatively common. It usually refers to a service but msconfig does disable all programmatic startup items. If the items on the startup tab are all unchecked I wouldn't be too concerned about it.--"Brian1941" wrote in message news:Email removed for privacy...When I uncheck startups in msconfig and click Apply or OK I get an Access Denied error and that I "need to log on using an Administrator account to make the specified changes." I have an Administratrator account. I even have set up an account named Administrator with a new password, but I get the same message. I can add and delete programs. Any suggestions?