i'm denied access to internet options

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steve

all of a sudden i can't access the internet options. i
get a message that due to "restrictions" already in place
i must contact my "administrator".

i'm running Windows XP home and I am the administrator.

i recently installed Spybot and Spyblaster. could these
be causing the problem?
 
Probably Spybot, so look at the end of this standard post:

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
 
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