Cannot open Tools>Internet Options

[David Staton]

Problem:

In IE6, when I try to open Tools>Internet Options, I get this error message:

"This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this
computer. Please contact your System Administrator."



I'm on WinME. Using IE 6. (Have Norton AntiVirus and Norton Personal
Firewall.) Have computer set up to open with Windows Logon, so that there
is no signing in with a password--in other words, I am the only user (and
there is no administrator, except me).

Thanks for any help,

D. Staton

 

[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