can't customize toolbars

[julian]

i just downloaded IE6 SP1 and i can't customize the
toolbars anymore. they're all greyed out... whats going
on? thanks.

 

[LuckyStrike]

Julian -

Check in the Registry here:
User Key:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
Explorer]
System Key:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
Explorer]
Value Name: NoToolbarCustomize
Data Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value)
Value Data: (1 = enable restriction)

A caveat is in order here: Exercise full and total care while tweaking and
making changes in the registry. Export any key you are going to modify
before making any changes. Registry changes are customarily instantaneous,
and without the proper precautions and safeguards, irreversible. Improper
changes can render your PC inoperable.

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Julian

i just downloaded IE6 SP1 and i can't customize the
toolbars anymore. they're all greyed out... whats going
on? thanks.

Try the following and see if they help.

Restore Toolbars in Internet Explorer and/or Windows® Explorer
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/toolbar_restore.htm

Restore Default Toolbars

Courtesy of Ramesh

Type this command in the RUN box, and press Enter:

Rundll32 Iedkcs32.dll,BrandCleanInstallStubs

The Windows Update menu text and it's corresponding URL is reset to factory
defaults.

Toolbar options are locked, go to
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm

Hope this helps.

Jan

 

[LuckyStrike]

Hey Jan, is your PC clock a bit ahead of schedule, or are you just plain
fast? ;-D

 

[Jan Il]

Hey Jan, is your PC clock a bit ahead of schedule, or are you just
plain fast? ;-D

Well, according to General Telephone time, my PC clock is right. ;-)

Jan

 

[LuckyStrike]

Then you're just plain fast... fingers blazing on the keys. ;-o)

 

[Jan Il]

Then you're just plain fast... fingers blazing on the keys. ;-o)

Well...it's only 125 wmp, which is pretty slow. I just have a quick mouse.


Jan

 

[LuckyStrike]

message news:[email protected]...

Well...it's only 125 wmp, which is pretty slow. I just have a quick mouse.


Jan

Aha! It's the mouse is it? Well, I simply must get a trainer to teach my
mouse how to get with the program. <g>

 

[Jan Il]

Aha! It's the mouse is it? Well, I simply must get a trainer to teach my
mouse how to get with the program. <g>

Ahh..Logitech And it's a Clickit <G>

Jan

 

[LuckyStrike]

"Jan Il" quipped:

Ahh..Logitech And it's a Clickit <G>

Jan

Hi. ;-) Hey Jan, we've *way* too many OT's in this here NG for me to keep
up with; Plus, I forgot to re-set some to "mark as un-read" so if I don't
reply to a few... you understand. Guess we'll have to "stop meeting like
this". <g>

OK, I'm going to use my archaic Logitech and "click-it" to send this
message. ;-D
Cheers,

 

[Jan Il]

"Jan Il" quipped:
Hi. ;-) Hey Jan, we've *way* too many OT's in this here NG for me to
keep up with; Plus, I forgot to re-set some to "mark as un-read" so
if I don't reply to a few... you understand. Guess we'll have to
"stop meeting like this". <g>

OK, I'm going to use my archaic Logitech and "click-it" to send this
message. ;-D

 

[LuckyStrike]

"Jan Il" wrote: ;-D

 

[julian]

sup jan,

well i tried all three of those ideas and they didn't
work. dangnabbit. any other ideas? thanks!

peace

julian

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Toolbars are locked - Unable to customize toolbar and tool band:
http://209.68.48.119/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org

sup jan,

well i tried all three of those ideas and they didn't
work. dangnabbit. any other ideas? thanks!

peace

julian

 

[julian]

I tried those. I even tried the regfix that's
downloadable. but it didn't work. any other ideas?

julian

 

[LuckyStrike]

Perhaps there is some restriction in the registry Julian. Simply LOOK for
these keys and see if there is a restriction. Don't fool around with the
registry if you see that the given restriction is not in place.

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. There is no guarantee that
problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the
information provided at your own risk.


Internet Explorer Toolbar Restrictions (All Windows)

Registry Settings
User Key: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\Toolbars\
Restrictions]
System Key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\
Toolbars\Restrictions]
Data Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value)
Value Data: (0 = disable restriction, 1 = enable restriction)

http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/1111/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Disable the Ability to Customize Toolbars (All Windows)

Registry Settings
User Key:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
Explorer]
System Key:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
Explorer]
Value Name: NoToolbarCustomize
Data Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value)
Value Data: (1 = enable restriction)

http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/639/
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sup jan,

well i tried all three of those ideas and they didn't
work. dangnabbit. any other ideas? thanks!

peace

julian