Can't Change Internet Options and PDF Files Won't Open in Browser

[Mike Smith]

IE tells me that I can't access Internet Options from the Tools menu because
of administrative options on the computer. I am logged on as the
administrator in XP - using IE 6.0.

So I am the administrator.

Anyone have a clue what's going on?

Also - pdf files no longer are opening up in the browser window. I
downloaded a trial version of Acrobat Professional, and somehow got it
linked so that opening a pdf launched it instead of the plugin. How do I get
that back.

I tried to search Microsoft's support site, but the pages on it don't even
display correctly.

Should I just reinstall the whole thing. I can't even find THAT on
microsoft.com. It's very frustrating! All I can find are the service packs.

Help!

 

[Orynthion]

I am having the same problem with Internet Options. Only I have Window Me
and there is only the one profile. It would be most appreciated if anyone
can give us some help.



IE tells me that I can't access Internet Options from the Tools menu because
of administrative options on the computer. I am logged on as the
administrator in XP - using IE 6.0.

So I am the administrator.

Anyone have a clue what's going on?

Also - pdf files no longer are opening up in the browser window. I
downloaded a trial version of Acrobat Professional, and somehow got it
linked so that opening a pdf launched it instead of the plugin. How do I get
that back.

I tried to search Microsoft's support site, but the pages on it don't even
display correctly.

Should I just reinstall the whole thing. I can't even find THAT on
microsoft.com. It's very frustrating! All I can find are the service packs.

Help!

 

[Orynthion]

Mike,

I found the following post & did what it suggested for SpyBot. That fixed
my Internet Options problem. Hope this helps you too.

Thanks Alan for the post!


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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
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems





IE tells me that I can't access Internet Options from the Tools menu because
of administrative options on the computer. I am logged on as the
administrator in XP - using IE 6.0.

So I am the administrator.

Anyone have a clue what's going on?

Also - pdf files no longer are opening up in the browser window. I
downloaded a trial version of Acrobat Professional, and somehow got it
linked so that opening a pdf launched it instead of the plugin. How do I get
that back.

I tried to search Microsoft's support site, but the pages on it don't even
display correctly.

Should I just reinstall the whole thing. I can't even find THAT on
microsoft.com. It's very frustrating! All I can find are the service packs.

Help!

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP]

IE tells me that I can't access Internet Options from the Tools menu
because of administrative options on the computer. I am logged on as
the administrator in XP - using IE 6.0.

So I am the administrator.

Anyone have a clue what's going on?

Also - pdf files no longer are opening up in the browser window. I
downloaded a trial version of Acrobat Professional, and somehow got it
linked so that opening a pdf launched it instead of the plugin. How
do I get that back.

I tried to search Microsoft's support site, but the pages on it don't
even display correctly.

Should I just reinstall the whole thing. I can't even find THAT on
microsoft.com. It's very frustrating! All I can find are the service
packs.

Help!

Close IE.
Open Regedit.
Find the value NoBrowserOptions and remove every instance of it.

You might try this 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".
See http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=6748

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
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