ERROR message

[Catherine]

I get this message whenever I go to Tools, Internet
Options in the Internet Explorer Browser.

It is headed "Restrictions"
"This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in
effect on this computer. Please contact your system
administrator"

What can I do ?!
I've already tried the obvious!

Thanks

 

[Alan Edwards]

Try the not-so-obvious.

Use Regedit.exe and search for NoBrowserOptions and remove it.
It is most likely to be here (but not necessarily)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\Restrictions
If you are unfamiliar with Regedit, then ensure you know how to
restore your Registry in case of error and it is a good to export any
key before deleting.

Check the startup (Start-Run-MSCONFIG-Startup tab) for any unknown
items if it is reset on reboot.

You might try this snippet from Mike Burgess first if you use SpyBot:
'Did you by chance run SpyBot's Immunize feature?
If so, you can unlock by unchecking the option to "Protect IE Control
Panel" '

....Alan

 

[Guest]

Hi Catherine,

If you're on an administered system (or someone was
exploring the Local Computer Policy on your computer) the
administrator may have configured a Local Computer Policy
to disable the Internet Options menu on Tools menu. To
get to the policy setting you need to be logged on with
an administrative account. Use the MMC (Start/Run/MMC),
and load the Group Policy snap-in. Once you are in the
Local Computer Policy snap-in, follow this path to get to
the setting:
-User Configuration
-Administrative Templates
-Windows Components
-Internet Explorer
-Browser Menus
Now, in the settings window you'll see:
Tools Menu: Disable Internet Options... menu option.
Double click it to get the dialog box. Choose Not
Configured to return the setting to it's Windows default.

Hope this helps,

Bob