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This operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this computer.

Anonymous
2022-06-29T08:08:39+00:00

Due to a separate issue I went to use the Event Viewer App and was greeted with the following error:

"This operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this computer."

This error also pops up when I use attempt to use the following Windows Tools:

  • Event Viewer
  • Component Services
  • Computer Management
  • Local Security Policy
  • Performance Monitor
  • Print Management
  • Services
  • Task Scheduler
  • Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security

My Windows version is Windows 11 Pro.

I do not remember messing around with any sort of settings that would have placed these restrictions on my PC.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy

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  1. DaveM121 849.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-06-30T08:10:31+00:00

    Hi soulassssns,

    Please delete 1 - 9, do not touch the Default key/value

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  1. DaveM121 849.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-06-29T09:14:34+00:00

    H soulassssns,

    1

    Do you have a 3rd party anti-virus installed on your PC?

    2

    Click your Start Button, type regedit and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.

    Click View and make sure 'Address Bar' is turned on.

    Paste this into the Address Bar at the top and hit Enter.

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

    Please provide a screenshot of that Registry Editor page.

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  2. Kapil Arya 37,191 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-06-29T13:40:45+00:00

    Hello,

    See if this fix helps you (works with Windows 11):

    https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-this-operation-has-been-cancelled-due-to-restrictions-in-effect-on-this-computer

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-06-29T09:11:10+00:00

    No it is not linked to a work or school account.

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  4. DaveM121 849.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-06-29T08:41:51+00:00

    H soulassssns,

    I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    If your PC is linked to a work or school account, that will cause that error.

    Open the Settings App.

    Go to Accounts.

    Select Emails and Accounts, is there is a work or school Email listed there?

    Select Access Work or School, is there is a work or school Email listed there?

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