Tools/Internet Options Not Available

[Michael J]

I *am* the administrator of my machine. I never logged on
with any other user name.
Apparently after SP2 install I can no longer access the
Tools/Internet Options from IE6. I can get to the
Internet properties and make any changes I want by right
clicking on the IE icon and selecting properties.

The error popup window says this:

This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in
effect on this computer. Please contact your system
administrator

What is going on, and how can I fix this?

Michael

 

[Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\)]

I *am* the administrator of my machine. I never logged on
with any other user name.
Apparently after SP2 install I can no longer access the
Tools/Internet Options from IE6. I can get to the
Internet properties and make any changes I want by right
clicking on the IE icon and selecting properties.

The error popup window says this:

This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in
effect on this computer. Please contact your system
administrator

What is going on, and how can I fix this?

Hi

See http://www.dougknox.com/, Win XP Fixes, Fix Internet Options Restrictions

This is not caused by any Microsoft update, your IE is most likely
hijacked (or if you have SpyBot Search and Destroy installed, it can
have locked it)...

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

The Parasite Fight Quick Fix Protocol
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

 

[Michael]

Hi

I do use Spybot Search and Destroy and so I think this is what locked
it. I can get there through the properites against the ICON, but I'll
check this out.

Thanks,

Michael