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Settings Tab Missing - Display Properties

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Windows XP Settings tab is missing from the Display Properties. This because of the malware utilizing Group Policy Objects which enforces policies for system settin gs and/or user account(s) settings. The Group Policy for Hide Settings tab will cause the Settings tab to be removed from Display Properties when enabled. Group Policies are typically applied at businesses to control access to programs, system properties, and user account settings. For Home users, Settings tab can be removed these Group Policies but usually malware is the culprit. For a home user and the Settings tab is missing from the Display Properties and looks like the pictures below then there is a good chance you are infected with malware. Manual Steps forGroup Policy Editor ***The Group Policy Editor requires Administrative privileges and is only available for Windows XP Professional Edition. Windows XP Home users can use the Windows XP Registry way to remove the Group Policy restriction.*** Click Start and then Run...