Not sure even Microsoft knows how Windows really works? They can't possibly keep track of that code it uses these days. Not to mention what all is in the registry possibly messing things up.
I can sympathize with all the security measures that one can have, I probably couldn't get through those either. I hate working on other people's computers, my wife's and daughter's included. Maybe a format and re-install of Windows would be in order? This time without all the extra security? Of course this could get you in big trouble with the wife, so it may not be worth it!
