Problem accessing Tools>Internet Options w Windows XP Prof

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When I click on Tools>Internet Options, I get a message that says:
This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions on this computer.
Please contact the system administrator.
I AM the administrator and I must have done something to block myself out.
How do I undo whatever is blocking me from getting into my options?

Many thanks for whatever help you can offer.
Don
 
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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