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I cant explain it here fully you better read this page :<snip>

Edited by crunchie because: No, just explain it here.
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Several answers in this thread point in the right directions but leave practical gaps. correctly noted that Windows policies and registry flags are common ways a virus hides itself; ’s suggestion of an open‑source fixer and ’s RRT mention show why small tools can be useful. The missing piece in many replies is a safe, repeatable workflow: find and remove the infection first (so restrictions don’t keep coming back), then restore the policy/registry defaults.

Recommended workflow (safe, offline-first):

  • Boot into Safe Mode or use the Windows Recovery/Advanced Startup environment so the malware can’t block tools or downloads. If downloads are blocked, download scanners on a clean PC and run them from USB. (learn.microsoft.com)
  • Run up‑to‑date on‑demand scanners (Microsoft Safety Scanner or a reputable tool such as Malwarebytes/AdwCleaner), and repeat scans until no threats remain. Run a Windows Offline/Defender Offline scan if the infection seems persistent. (learn.microsoft.com)

Post‑cleaning troubleshooting and checks:

  • Use Sysinternals Autoruns and Process Explorer to inspect autostarts, scheduled tasks, services, and running processes; these tools reveal items that Task Manager and Explorer miss. Enable VirusTotal lookups in those tools to quickly triage suspicious hashes. (learn.microsoft.com)
  • Check for Image File Execution Options (IFEO) hijacks (malware commonly sets a “debugger” for executables like taskmgr.exe to block or redirect them). Removing malicious IFEO entries often restores Task Manager behavior after the malware itself is removed. (malwarebytes.com)

If restrictions persist after cleaning, restore defaults (Local Group Policy or registry), use System Restore or create a fresh administrator account, and, if needed, reinstall Windows. The Microsoft troubleshooting note on “Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator” explains the policy/registry causes and recovery approaches. (learn.microsoft.com)

Summary: treat this as an infection‑removal task first (offline scans + Autoruns/Process Explorer), then restore the policy/registry settings suggested earlier by forum members so the fixes remain permanent.

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Member Avatar for cool_jatish

there are some tools which can enable ur regitry , folder option ans Task manager disabled by virus

but instead of using that use these methods of one .....

thanks

First Method:

Click Start -> Run -> gpedit.msc -> User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Prevent access to registry editing tools -> Right Click Properties -> Set it to Not Configured.

Second Method:

Click Start -> Run

. Type this command in Run box and press Ok.

REG add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v DisableRegistryTools /t REG_DWORD /d 0

Then a prompt will come up with this question: Value

DisableRegistryTools exists, overwrite (Y/N)?

Type yes and hit Enter.

After u did that also type this command in the run box and hit enter.

REG add HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v DisableRegistryTools /t REG_DWORD /d 0

Then it will also come up with the question: Value

DisableRegistryTools exists, overwrite (Y/N)

? Type yes and hit Enter.


if ur satisfied with my answer then plz

get click on solved and rate answer :cool:

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Member Avatar for altuin

The simplest way that I have found for enabling task manager, registry editor, hidden files and a lot others is Regain Power. You ca download it from Source Forge and it is completely free (I think it is open source).

Member Avatar for cool_jatish

The method i told above is without any tools , snifers or something else...........


It is diretly helpful using ur windows tool kit........

If u use some tools that can enble all this may come virus or something else but instead of all this you can diretly use this ENCODING in the Run >

Thanks

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I agree with you that there may be rogue tools containing viruses cool_jatish but the tool that I am referring to is an open source project hosted on source forge. This means that its code is available for anyone to inspect which rules out the possibility of it containing viruses and the likes.
I also dare to say that there are times when RUN is also disabled so some of your tricks may not work or the procedure would be different because you would have to regain access to the Registry Editor and then from there enable Run.

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Member Avatar for amirtanilson

Here’s a free tool called Remove Restrictions Tool (RRT) which is able to re-enables all what the virus had previously disabled, and gives you back the control over your own computer.


Remove Restrictions Tool is able to re-enable:
- Registry Tools (regedit)
- Ctrl+Alt+Del
- Folder Options
- Show Hidden Files

Small and easy to use. Make sure you boot in to Safe Mode to use Remove Restrictions Tool (RRT). Just click on the buttons and it’ll do it’s job.

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Member Avatar for amirtanilson

Here’s a free tool called Remove Restrictions Tool (RRT) which is able to re-enables all what the virus had previously disabled, and gives you back the control over your own computer.


Remove Restrictions Tool is able to re-enable:
- Registry Tools (regedit)
- Ctrl+Alt+Del
- Folder Options
- Show Hidden Files

Small and easy to use. Make sure you boot in to Safe Mode to use Remove Restrictions Tool (RRT). Just click on the buttons and it’ll do it’s job.

Regards!
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