Internet Options Won't Display

[Robert Ruiz]

IE6sp1 Tools > Internet Options won't open. Instead I get
this error message: "RESTRICTIONS: This operation has been
cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer."

I have done a full antivirus scan, have double checked all
the MS critical & recommended updates were already in
place, and have re-installed IE6 sp1. I also disabled
PanicWare's Pop-up Stopper. Nothing even hinted at
solving the problem. Does anyone know what I'm missing?
Thanks!!!

 

[JR]

Hi Robert,
This is due to the presence of "NoBrowserOptions"
registry key present here:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\Restrictions]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\Restrictions]

Setting the value for NoBrowserOptions to "0" solves the
problem.

Automated methods:

If you are using Spybot S&D, disable the option:
"Lock IE control panel against opening from within IE"
[Tip from MVP Mike Burgess]

"Remove IE Restrictions & Restore Missing tabs". Download
fix from:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

This problem can also be caused by spyware. Download Ad-
Aware from www.lavasoftusa.com, scan the system and
eliminate the malware products. Re-apply the above fix if
necessary.
* Don't forget to update the pattern file using WebUpdate
in Ad-Aware *

Here are the steps:
1. Start Ad-Aware.
2. Click [Check for Updates] [Connect] and download
the latest pattern file if available. and click Finish
3. Click [Start] [Next] (System will now detect the
spyware)
4. After the scan is finished, click [Next]
5. Select all the items (checkboxes)
Right click on any object in the "Scan result" list
and choose [Select all objects]
6. Click Next and click OK to confirm spyware removal.