restrictions

[Bill]

can't open internet options from internet explorer tools
menu ... says "this operation has been cancelled due to
restrictions in effect on this computer. please contact
your system administrator.

 

[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

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Hi Bill,

Restrictions error while opening Internet Options
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm

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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
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Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm

Internet Explorer Newsgroup FAQs:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm
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can't open internet options from internet explorer tools
menu ... says "this operation has been cancelled due to
restrictions in effect on this computer. please contact
your system administrator.