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How to restore the defaults for "services" under "My Computer > Manage"

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Troublemaker21, 2009/04/17.

  1. 2009/04/17
    Troublemaker21

    Troublemaker21 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Made a HUGE mistake, messed with the settings under "My Computer" > "Manage" > "Services> and also the "Local Users ". Now having trouble, can not see my "Start and Task Bar ", the "windows "+ ''e" is no longer working.

    How can I restore the Services & the Local Users account without having to reinstall my whole computer? I am afraid I will loose lots of files... I do not remember what exactly I changed, but some of the "Services" I changed to "disable" now when I try to open properties and change them back, I am unable. The right click to get to properties is not working. When I right click to get to properties to change the defaults, the right click is not working, so I can not get to properties...

    Your help is highly appreciated.
     
  2. 2009/04/17
    wildfire

    wildfire Getting Old

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    Evan step forward ;)

    Hi Troublemaker21 and welcome to the boards :D

    Have a look at blackvipers website in there you'll find the default settings for services. If you're having difficulty starting the service manager try Win+R->services.msc.
     

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  4. 2009/04/18
    TonyT

    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

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    At the login prompt you can use cntrl-alt-del > Task manager > File menu > New task (Run) and start the services.msc.
     

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