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The AutoFix Tool has found that Windows is running in "Audit mode"

Windows Audit mode is provided by Microsoft to computer manufactures. It allows the PC manufacture to check that the hardware and software that comes with your PC is configured properly.

For more information on Windows Audit Mode, read the Microsoft Help and Support article.

            
  Automatically disable Audit Mode 

Run a tool to disable Audit Mode. RUN IT NOW 

            
   Manually disable Audit Mode

Select your operating system: 
I have Windows Vista
1
Click the Start button, and then click All Programs > Accessories > Run.
2
In the Run dialog box, type the following text, and then click OK:
regedit
 If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue.
3
Navigate to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup\State
4
In the right pane, double-click the following value:
ImageState
5
In the Value data field, delete the existing value.
6
Type the following value, and then click OK:
IMAGE_STATE_COMPLETE
7
Exit the Registry Editor.
 I have Windows XP/2000/Me/98
1
Click Start > Run.
2
In the Run dialog box, type the following text, and then click OK:
regedit
3
Navigate to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
4
In the right pane, if it exists, select the following value:
AuditInProgress
5
Press Delete.
6
Click Yes to confirm the deletion.
7
In the right pane, if it exists, select the following value:
AuditMode
8
Press Delete.
9
Click Yes to confirm the deletion.
10
Exit the Registry Editor.

 

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Document ID: 2004092812391039
Last Modified: 06/19/2008
Date Created: 09/28/2004
Operating System(s): Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Product(s): TS_GEN