Windows XP Pro Registry Problem

[bfu71]

Need some help with a registry issue. Using a Dell Latitude D800 with WinXP SP1. Trying to start an application from the server, but receive an error regarding imagxpress.dll. This is when signed on as a user. When logging in as administrator, application runs fine. I believe there is some type of registry lock issue, but can't seem to find it. Also, when trying to install SP2, an internal error pops up and kills the install. Any suggestions on where to look.
Thanks

 

[bcastner]

Use Regmon to discover any key that is accessed in the registry:

http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/source/regmon.shtml

 

[Beowulf005]

I assume that the program is a local run program with the data on the server. Given that its most likly its a permission issue. The programs on the local computer is trying to modify files that the user doesn't have permission to do so. (I have this problem all the time with Quickbooks) You can test this theory by logging on as admin and granting the user "Power User" permisssions on the local machine. Click on Start ---Control panel----Users. Click add user and follow screen pops. Log back in as the user and run the program.

As far as SP2 Make sure you are logged on as the local Admin, virus software is not running. If continuing to get the error google the message and see if that gives any info.

Hope this helps.

 

[bcastner]

One possibility is to use Tek-tip forum member Greg Palmer's wrapper application for those users with limited rights:

http://www.palmersoft.co.uk/main.asp?content=runasuser