Windows NT 4.0 Policy Restriction Error at Logon

 Last reviewed: March 27, 1997
Article ID: Q156432
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

Microsoft Windows NT version 4.0 allows administrators to create system policies that determine what programs users can run. In System Policy editor, an administrator can create a user policy, then create a list of allowable executables under User\System\Restrictions\Run only allowed Windows applications on the Properties screen. After creating this user policy, however, the affected user may receive the following error immediately after logging on: 

   This operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this
   computer.
If the user continues past this error message, the Desktop will appear, but the arrow that normally appears, pointing to the Start button with the message “Click here to start," will not appear. Otherwise, the executables allowed in the system policy will run without error.

CAUSE

After you log on, the system runs a program called Systray.exe. This program creates the start-up arrow and controls the message icons on the Task Bar.

RESOLUTION

Add Systray.exe to the list of allowable executables in the System Policy.

Additional query words: prodnt
Keywords : kbusage ntsecurity
Version : 4.0
Platform : WinNT

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Last reviewed: March 27, 1997
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