Can't Access Tools/Internet Options...

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JohnQ

I can no longer access the Internet Options under Tools
in IE6.
I get the error titled Restriction:
"This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in
effect on your computer. Please contact your system
administrator."

But I *am* the system administrator, and am logged in as
me - mine is the only login on the system (with no
password).
The only change I made was on the Advanced Tab under
Browsing to check 'Use Passive FTP' the last time I was
in Internet Options earlier today.

I tried setting back to a restore point from two days
ago - no effect.

HELP!!!
Thanks.
 
M

Mike Burgess

John,
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Includes: Remove the Administrator message in Internet Options
[or]
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
--
[or - manually]
Start | Run (type) "regedit" (no quotes)
Scroll down to the following location:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\Restrictions]
"NoBrowserOptions"=dword:00000001

If the above entry exists: "NoBrowserOptions"
Click "Registry" (up top) select: "Export" (export = copy)
Enter a filename (hint) - NoBrowserOptions
Click Save, highlight the "NoBrowserOptions" entry in the right pane.
Right-click and select: Delete, close Regedit and reboot.

[more info]
Clicking "Internet Options" on the Tools Menu Returns Error Message
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=216583
_______________________________________
Mike Burgess http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 9-12-03]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
 
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Maureen Goldman

JohnQ said:
I can no longer access the Internet Options under Tools
in IE6.
I get the error titled Restriction:
"This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in
effect on your computer. Please contact your system
administrator."

But I *am* the system administrator, and am logged in as
me - mine is the only login on the system (with no
password).
The only change I made was on the Advanced Tab under
Browsing to check 'Use Passive FTP' the last time I was
in Internet Options earlier today.

I tried setting back to a restore point from two days
ago - no effect.

HELP!!!
Click to expand...

Did you use additional options to authorize Spybot to protect your
computer?
 
J

JohnQ

WOW!! Yes, and that was it. So simple when you know how
(now I know that one!) Thanks again. Your reply was sooo
speedy.
-----Original Message-----
John,
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Includes: Remove the Administrator message in Internet Options
[or]
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
--
[or - manually]
Start | Run (type) "regedit" (no quotes)
Scroll down to the following location:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\Restrictions]
"NoBrowserOptions"=dword:00000001

If the above entry exists: "NoBrowserOptions"
Click "Registry" (up top) select: "Export" (export = copy)
Enter a filename (hint) - NoBrowserOptions
Click Save, highlight the "NoBrowserOptions" entry in the right pane.
Right-click and select: Delete, close Regedit and reboot.

[more info]
Clicking "Internet Options" on the Tools Menu Returns Error Message
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=216583
_______________________________________
Mike Burgess http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 9-12- 03]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
--

JohnQ said:
I can no longer access the Internet Options under Tools
in IE6.
I get the error titled Restriction:
"This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in
effect on your computer. Please contact your system
administrator."

But I *am* the system administrator, and am logged in as
me - mine is the only login on the system (with no
password).
The only change I made was on the Advanced Tab under
Browsing to check 'Use Passive FTP' the last time I was
in Internet Options earlier today.

I tried setting back to a restore point from two days
ago - no effect.

HELP!!!
Thanks.
Click to expand...


.
Click to expand...
 
M

Mike Burgess

JohnQ,
You're welcome ..... glad to see you have things resolved.
_______________________________________
Mike Burgess http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 9-12-03]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
--

JohnQ said:
WOW!! Yes, and that was it. So simple when you know how
(now I know that one!) Thanks again. Your reply was sooo
speedy.
-----Original Message-----
John,
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Includes: Remove the Administrator message in Internet Options
[or]
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
--
[or - manually]
Start | Run (type) "regedit" (no quotes)
Scroll down to the following location:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\Restrictions]
"NoBrowserOptions"=dword:00000001

If the above entry exists: "NoBrowserOptions"
Click "Registry" (up top) select: "Export" (export = copy)
Enter a filename (hint) - NoBrowserOptions
Click Save, highlight the "NoBrowserOptions" entry in the right pane.
Right-click and select: Delete, close Regedit and reboot.

[more info]
Clicking "Internet Options" on the Tools Menu Returns Error Message
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=216583
_______________________________________
Mike Burgess http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 9-12- 03]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
--

JohnQ said:
I can no longer access the Internet Options under Tools
in IE6.
I get the error titled Restriction:
"This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in
effect on your computer. Please contact your system
administrator."

But I *am* the system administrator, and am logged in as
me - mine is the only login on the system (with no
password).
The only change I made was on the Advanced Tab under
Browsing to check 'Use Passive FTP' the last time I was
in Internet Options earlier today.

I tried setting back to a restore point from two days
ago - no effect.

HELP!!!
Thanks.
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