Restriction Warnings?!?

G'day All,

 

My reason for joining is that I suspect I have some sort of virus and I really need some help!

 

Please bear with me.

 

When I start up my computer using Windows XP with SP3, I get two "Restriction Warning" messages.

 

One reads "Administrator has prohibited access to CD/DVD ROM drives" and the otheris "Administrator has prohibited access to USB/1394 mass storage devices".

I have tried researching this on the net with no luck.

 

I am the only user/administrator on my system but I can't get access to any of my devices or drives unless I start Windows in "Safe Mode".

 

I have spent many frustrating hours trying to sort out this issue. Can anyone help me solve this?

 

Cheers, Ian