Article ID: 278839 - Last Review: March 1, 2007 - Revision: 3.7

Error Message: This Operation Has Been Cancelled Due to Restrictions in Effect on This Computer

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SYMPTOMS

When you log on and attempt to run a program, you may receive the following message:
This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator.
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CAUSE

This issue may occur if there is a Group Policy object (GPO) that restricts what programs you can run. Programs can be restricted if either of the following policies in the domain organizational unit group policy or a local computer group policy have been applied:
  • Do not run specified Windows applications.
  • Run only the allowed Windows applications.
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RESOLUTION

If you need to run a restricted program, contact your system administrator to modify the GPO.
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STATUS

This behavior is by design.
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MORE INFORMATION

If you are an administrator, you can verify the policies that are enabled. To do this, click User Configuration, click Administrative Templates, and then click System.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
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Keywords: 
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