Cannot open 'internet options' in the tools menu

[jane]

When I try to open 'Internet Options' in the tools menu,
I get the following message:

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

This is on a home PC not connected to any others.

How do I change the restrictions? Thank you for your help

Jane

 

[jane]

Don't worry about replying to this - I found the solution
myself very easily when i gave a non-microsoft help
website a look.

 

[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