can't open system configuration tab

nougart

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I went into system configuration(control panel\system and security\administrative tools\system configuration)to get into safe mode. In the General Tab I selected diagnostic startup (it was on selective startup), I then got called away from my laptop and found I couldn't open system configuration to change it back to selective startup. I now get this error window User Account Control - Do you want to allow the following program from an unknown publisher to make changes to this computer. Is there another way I can change the startup so I am not in a diagnostic startup please.:(:(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio
Was the reason you went into safe mode because you thought you might have a virus? If so, you may want to consider running a portable scanner to see if anything is present. Do you know the name of the program trying to initiate changes?

SuperAntiSpyware makes a portable scanner.

SUPERAntiSpyware - SUPERAntiSpyware Portable Scanner

Please note : The scanner is saved under a random filename so that malware infections won't block its execution.

These tutorials on safe mode also have some advice on how to change back to normal.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2757-safe-mode-start-windows-8-a.html

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/4924-advanced-startup-settings-boot-windows-8-a.html
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 7 32, Win 7 64 Pro, Win 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    It's a Dell, Dude.
    CPU
    Intel Caffinated Core Duo
    Motherboard
    Father is bored too.
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia something-or-another
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" HD TV/Monitor/Alternative Dimensional Viewing Portal
    Screen Resolution
    Fuzzy after a couple drinks
    Hard Drives
    2 or 3, depending on if it's a night they're arguing about having a "split personality crisis" because I partitioned the drive.
    Case
    Don't get on my case....man
    Cooling
    Scotch on the rocks on the weekends..
    Keyboard
    Mad Catz Cyborg V7. Or maybe Cyborg Catz Are Mad At V7's??? I know it lights up...far out.
    Mouse
    currently being stalked by the cat...
    Internet Speed
    Never fast enough...
    Browser
    Defeated by Mario...wait...OH...BRowser...
    Antivirus
    Various
When I selected the System Configuration tab I couldn't open it. I ended up just having to shut my laptop down.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio
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