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Old 01-18-2008, 07:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
Default Administrator Privileges - Catch 22 - AARGH!

I am trying to get the sidebar to work (I've never used Vista before). When I
try to activate the Sidebar, I am told that "Windows Sidebar is managed by
the System Administrator".

But I AM THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR! Indeed, I haven't installed any other
accounts on the system, as I'm the only user. What kind of mainframe
stalinist system is this????

Anybody who can help me please.
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Old 01-18-2008, 09:19 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Hi,

Try this fix from MVP Ramesh:

http://www.winhelponline.com/article...s-Sidebar.html

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>I am trying to get the sidebar to work (I've never used Vista before). When
>I
> try to activate the Sidebar, I am told that "Windows Sidebar is managed by
> the System Administrator".
>
> But I AM THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR! Indeed, I haven't installed any other
> accounts on the system, as I'm the only user. What kind of mainframe
> stalinist system is this????
>
> Anybody who can help me please.
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Old 01-19-2008, 08:52 AM   #3 (permalink)
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"Sidebar Seeker" wrote:
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> I am trying to get the sidebar to work (I've never used Vista before). When I
> try to activate the Sidebar, I am told that "Windows Sidebar is managed by
> the System Administrator".
>
> But I AM THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR! Indeed, I haven't installed any other
> accounts on the system, as I'm the only user. What kind of mainframe
> stalinist system is this????
>
> Anybody who can help me please.



THANKS - SECOND PIECE OF ADVICE WAS AN INSTANT FIX.

Your time much appreciated, the Sidebar now works beautifully, and I love
(in a way) Vista again.


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