Hi Zach,
Remove IE Restrictions & Restore Missing tabs. Download a fix from:
http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/sramesh2k/reg/IE_reset_restrictions.reg
Also, refer Fix 268 from Kelly's site:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Restore All tabs in IE and Removes the ** Internet Options ** Restrictions
as well
The problem may be due to:
1. A spyware. Download Ad-Aware from
www.lavasoftusa.com, scan the system
and eliminate the malware products. Re-apply the above fix if necessary.
** Remember to update the pattern file using WebUpdate in Ad-Aware **
( Caused by a malware called CoolWebSearch. Also, Download:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip )
2. You have enabled SpyBot immunize (protection) feature or any other
similar software.
More Information:
Internet Explorer Control Panel Restrictions:
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/797/
Home Page Setting Changes Unexpectedly, or You Cannot Change your Home Page
Setting
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320159
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Regards,
Ramesh
[MS-MVP]
AOL: SRamesh2k
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I got picked up on a an active scripting situation where
I was taken to a bunch of unintended sites. Now when I
go to internet options to reset my homepage the general
tab is missing. How could this happen? Can I fix it?
Thanks,
Zach