Restriction Pop-up Box

[Miguel Nevarez]

Running Windows XP Pro: When I click on Tools, then
Internet Options I'm receiving the following pop-up box:
This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in
effect on this computer. Please contact your systems
administrator. I never set any kind of restrictions.

Also, when I click on Control Panel, then click Internet
Options, and look at the HomePage option in General Tab,
I cannot modify the homepage. some how this was
restricted also. And mind you, I have admin access.
Nothing was ever set since this is my home computer.

How can I correct these problems.

 

[John Doe]

This is usually caused by popup/spam/spyware/adware
removers.

If you didn't install any then you can probable disable
it manually by editing the registry. I don't feel like
typing it out so just search the Micro$oft knowledge base

 

[Mike Burgess]

Miguel,
Did you by chance run SpyBot's Immunize feature?
"Lock IE control panel against opening from within IE (current user)"
http://spybot.safer-networking.de/index.php?lang=en&page=knowledgebase/faq/faq024
[if the above doesn't apply]
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Includes: Remove the Administrator message in Internet Options
[more info]
Clicking "Internet Options" on the Tools Menu Returns Error Message
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=216583
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Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 12-15-03]
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