IE 6.0 Tools>Internet Options not available?

[Chips]

Using Win XP Pro, and IE 6.0.2800.1106.

When in IE 6, and I go to tools>internet options I get a message: This
operation has been cancelled due to restrictions on this computer. Please
contact your system administrator.

This is when logged on to Win XP under a name with Administrator rights.

If I log in as the main administrator I'm able to open the internet options.

As I happen to be my own system administrator of sorts, I would like to be
able to change this.

Advise would be appreciated.

Greg

 

[Alan Edwards]

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

 

[Chips]

.... snip ...

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" '

That did it, after a restart.

Thanks.

Greg