Error Message: Cannot get to Tools>Internet Options

[Amy]

When selecting Internet Options from the tools menu on IE
6.0, I get the following error message:

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

I'm at a loss; so is my IT dept. Any thoughts on why this
happened all of a sudden?

Thank you!

 

[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