"Internet Options" unavailable after intalling SP2

[James]

Hi
I just installed SP2 for XP, and now, when I go to change
my "internet options" in the "tools" drop-down in IE, I
get an error message saying "This operation has been
cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer.
Please contact your system administrator." The Internet
Options icon also is GONE from my Control Panel. Does
anyone know if this is related to SP2? We also just
received our machine back from the manufacturer where the
SDRAM was replaced. Could this problem have been caused
then?
Thanks

 

[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

 

[Ricky]

If you have used SpyBot's Immunize tool, see this:
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=faq&detail=24

Otherwise try here

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_fix_inetoptions_restrictions.htm