Internet Explorer 6.0 Restriction

[Guest]

For some reason, when I try to access the "Tools" >
Internet Options I get a banner that reads: Restrictions-
"This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions
in effect on this computer. Please contact your system
administrator." I am the sole user of this computer and
it is not networked with others. How can I regain access
to the Internet Options tab?

 

[C.E. Jones]

Do you have Spybot running? I'd check anyhow. Start Spybot and go to the
bottom of the page. Make sure all the options are unchecked.

C.E. Jones

 

[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

 

[Guest]

-----Original Message-----
For some reason, when I try to access the "Tools" >
Internet Options I get a banner that reads: Restrictions-
"This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions
in effect on this computer. Please contact your system
administrator." I am the sole user of this computer and
it is not networked with others. How can I regain access
to the Internet Options tab?
.
you might want to log on as the computer administrator.

then make the changes. or you can go to control panel and
set yourself as an administrator.