tools - internet options problem

[Paul O.]

whenever I try to go into the TOOLS - INTERNET OPTIONS...
menu I get the folowing error message

RESTRICTIONS
This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions
in effect on this computer. Please contact your system
administrator.

I am on a stand alone system and the only user (Currently
logged in as) is shown as an administrator. Any Ideas???

 

[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