security settings prevent acces to IE tools

[Harry Hayes]

Hi
Whilst tweaking my Windows XP pro/IE6 security settings, I have managed to
lock myself out of the tools > internet options> settings dialogue! in IE
When I try to access it I get a windows warning " Operation cancelled due to
restrictions on this computer" and of course........... I cannot remember
how to put things right?? I have an Administrator account.
I would be grateful for any relevant! suggestions.
Harry

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

See www.dougknox.com, Win XP Utilities, Internet Options Restrictions
Control Panel.

 

[Harry Limey]

For the information of anyone with the same problem, I received the
following reply from another NG and which sorted out the problem instantly.

Try looking in the registry under:

hkcu\software\policies\microsoft\internet explorer\restrictions
Look for the value: NoBrowserOptions
You can delete that item and the restriction should be lifted.

Hope this helps you out.

-Joel Baxter [MSFT]

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Harry,

Thanks for following up on this. I need to add one more option to the
utility Fred has featured my site before, I believe, but sure, go ahead
and recommend it