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Resolved Question

re-enable control panel

Dec 6, 2011 9:57AM PST

I have inherited a computer that has the control panel disabled. Am I able to enable it using regedit?

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Try this.
Dec 6, 2011 9:59AM PST

Make a new user from your admin capable account.

If need be, use the SAFE MODE administrator account.

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Admin
Dec 6, 2011 10:14AM PST

I don't have the admin account password.

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Then why not reset it?
Dec 6, 2011 10:15AM PST
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Password
Dec 6, 2011 10:30AM PST

Cool, thanks.