Vista - Cannot Access Administrative Tools

Serioustyro · 04-19-2009

I've tried some methods already and still unable to use "Computer Management".
I've tried having my computer in safe mode.
I've tried going to cmd and net user administrator /active:yes and tried to access "Computer Management"
I've switch on and off UAC.
Note* I am logged on as the administrator. I am using Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit

What can I do to access the Administrative Tools?

**Airbot** · 04-19-2009

Hi serioustyro,

Take a look at this tutorial, it may give you some good info.

Administrative Tools - Restore Shortcuts

Have you tried just going to the Control Panel-Administrative Tools or right click on the Computer link in the Start Menu under Manage?

Serioustyro · 04-19-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Airbot

Hi serioustyro,

Take a look at this tutorial, it may give you some good info.

Administrative Tools - Restore Shortcuts

Have you tried just going to the Control Panel-Administrative Tools or right click on the Computer link in the Start Menu under Manage?

I did not accidentally delete my administrative tools. Yes, the first thing I did was right click computer and click manage and then I tried going into Administrative tools but I get the error "Windows canot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item," even though I am logged in as the administrator.

Serioustyro · 04-20-2009

It's quite awkward. I tried Computer Management on my friend's laptop and he was able to access it yet mine can't.

**JimJoe** · 04-20-2009

Are you logged into the hidden admin account or the first account you created, which says you are admin ? The later is actually a user account.

**delphin** · 04-20-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Serioustyro

Quote: Originally Posted by Airbot

Hi serioustyro,

Take a look at this tutorial, it may give you some good info.

Administrative Tools - Restore Shortcuts

Have you tried just going to the Control Panel-Administrative Tools or right click on the Computer link in the Start Menu under Manage?

I did not accidentally delete my administrative tools. Yes, the first thing I did was right click computer and click manage and then I tried going into Administrative tools but I get the error "Windows canot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item," even though I am logged in as the administrator.

Try this registry entry, mscfix.reg.

Let me know the result.

Serioustyro · 04-20-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by delphin

Quote: Originally Posted by Serioustyro

Quote: Originally Posted by Airbot

Hi serioustyro,

Take a look at this tutorial, it may give you some good info.

Administrative Tools - Restore Shortcuts

Have you tried just going to the Control Panel-Administrative Tools or right click on the Computer link in the Start Menu under Manage?

I did not accidentally delete my administrative tools. Yes, the first thing I did was right click computer and click manage and then I tried going into Administrative tools but I get the error "Windows canot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item," even though I am logged in as the administrator.

Try this registry entry, Attachment 12011.

Let me know the result.

OMG OMG OMG!!!! I was having such a bad day. 3 hours of sleep with an essay due in 5 hours. This just made my day. Thank you so much.

How in the world were you able to discern the problem? This was so specific that If I didn't stop to ask and continued searching for an answer, I would have probably never found it.

**delphin** · 04-20-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Serioustyro

Quote: Originally Posted by delphin

Quote: Originally Posted by Serioustyro

I did not accidentally delete my administrative tools. Yes, the first thing I did was right click computer and click manage and then I tried going into Administrative tools but I get the error "Windows canot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item," even though I am logged in as the administrator.

Try this registry entry, Attachment 12011.

Let me know the result.

OMG OMG OMG!!!! I was having such a bad day. 3 hours of sleep with an essay due in 5 hours. This just made my day. Thank you so much.

How in the world were you able to discern the problem? This was so specific that If I didn't stop to ask and continued searching for an answer, I would have probably never found it.

Glad it worked for you

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04-19-2009	#1 (permalink)
Serioustyro Vista Home Premium 64bit 4 posts	Cannot Access Administrative Tools I've tried some methods already and still unable to use "Computer Management". I've tried having my computer in safe mode. I've tried going to cmd and net user administrator /active:yes and tried to access "Computer Management" I've switch on and off UAC. Note* I am logged on as the administrator. I am using Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit What can I do to access the Administrative Tools?
My System Specs

04-19-2009	#2 (permalink)
Airbot Vista Ultimate SP2 x64 Windows 7 Ultimate x64 TECHNET 1,659 posts	Re: Cannot Access Administrative Tools Hi serioustyro, Take a look at this tutorial, it may give you some good info. Administrative Tools - Restore Shortcuts Have you tried just going to the Control Panel-Administrative Tools or right click on the Computer link in the Start Menu under Manage?
My System Specs

04-19-2009	#3 (permalink)
Serioustyro Vista Home Premium 64bit 4 posts	Re: Cannot Access Administrative Tools Quote: Originally Posted by Airbot Hi serioustyro, Take a look at this tutorial, it may give you some good info. Administrative Tools - Restore Shortcuts Have you tried just going to the Control Panel-Administrative Tools or right click on the Computer link in the Start Menu under Manage? I did not accidentally delete my administrative tools. Yes, the first thing I did was right click computer and click manage and then I tried going into Administrative tools but I get the error "Windows canot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item," even though I am logged in as the administrator.
My System Specs

04-20-2009	#4 (permalink)
Serioustyro Vista Home Premium 64bit 4 posts	Re: Cannot Access Administrative Tools It's quite awkward. I tried Computer Management on my friend's laptop and he was able to access it yet mine can't.
My System Specs

04-20-2009	#5 (permalink)
JimJoe Vista Home Premium 32bit 614 posts	Re: Cannot Access Administrative Tools Are you logged into the hidden admin account or the first account you created, which says you are admin ? The later is actually a user account.
My System Specs

04-20-2009	#6 (permalink)
delphin Windows 7 636 posts	Re: Cannot Access Administrative Tools Quote: Originally Posted by Serioustyro Quote: Originally Posted by Airbot Hi serioustyro, Take a look at this tutorial, it may give you some good info. Administrative Tools - Restore Shortcuts Have you tried just going to the Control Panel-Administrative Tools or right click on the Computer link in the Start Menu under Manage? I did not accidentally delete my administrative tools. Yes, the first thing I did was right click computer and click manage and then I tried going into Administrative tools but I get the error "Windows canot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item," even though I am logged in as the administrator. Try this registry entry, mscfix.reg. Let me know the result.
My System Specs

04-20-2009	#7 (permalink)
Serioustyro Vista Home Premium 64bit 4 posts	Re: Cannot Access Administrative Tools Quote: Originally Posted by delphin Quote: Originally Posted by Serioustyro Quote: Originally Posted by Airbot Hi serioustyro, Take a look at this tutorial, it may give you some good info. Administrative Tools - Restore Shortcuts Have you tried just going to the Control Panel-Administrative Tools or right click on the Computer link in the Start Menu under Manage? I did not accidentally delete my administrative tools. Yes, the first thing I did was right click computer and click manage and then I tried going into Administrative tools but I get the error "Windows canot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item," even though I am logged in as the administrator. Try this registry entry, Attachment 12011. Let me know the result. OMG OMG OMG!!!! I was having such a bad day. 3 hours of sleep with an essay due in 5 hours. This just made my day. Thank you so much. How in the world were you able to discern the problem? This was so specific that If I didn't stop to ask and continued searching for an answer, I would have probably never found it.
My System Specs

04-20-2009	#8 (permalink)
delphin Windows 7 636 posts	Re: Cannot Access Administrative Tools Quote: Originally Posted by Serioustyro Quote: Originally Posted by delphin Quote: Originally Posted by Serioustyro I did not accidentally delete my administrative tools. Yes, the first thing I did was right click computer and click manage and then I tried going into Administrative tools but I get the error "Windows canot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item," even though I am logged in as the administrator. Try this registry entry, Attachment 12011. Let me know the result. OMG OMG OMG!!!! I was having such a bad day. 3 hours of sleep with an essay due in 5 hours. This just made my day. Thank you so much. How in the world were you able to discern the problem? This was so specific that If I didn't stop to ask and continued searching for an answer, I would have probably never found it. Glad it worked for you If you think that i helped you tip my scales (i joined this forum for reputation powers )
My System Specs

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