Enable Run Command from Start Menu

Error message:
This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator.
Causes:
  1. Due to some virus effects.
  2. Intentionally disabled by the user/admin.
Solutions:

Method 1:

Before anything else, scan your system to see if it is infected by a virus. Use this step by step instruction, Virus Removal.

Method 2: (Not applicable with Windows XP Home Edition)
  • Open My Computer > C drive > Windows > System32 > Locate gpedit.msc
  • On the left pane of the Group Policy Window, expand Administrative Templates and select Start Menu and Taskbar.
  • On the right pane, locate Remove Run Menu from Start Menu and double click it.
  • Select Disabled in the properties dialogue and press apply then OK.
Method 3:

You can use this Tool, Remove Restriction Tool.

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