unable to access internet options in explorerer

[John D M]

For whatever reason, I am unable to access the internet
options portion of IE6. It gives me an error message
stating: "This operation has been cancelled due to
restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact
your system administrator."

I have not fooled around with any admin functions in the
computer and am wondering if my 'puter has been invaded by
gremlins (virus?). I run AVG virus protection and it hasnt
found anything. I also use another program called Sentinel
and it has turned up nothing.

Anyone have any idea how to fix this or what is wrong?

Your help would be greatly appreciated!

John

 

[Torgeir Bakken (MVP)]

For whatever reason, I am unable to access the internet
options portion of IE6. It gives me an error message
stating: "This operation has been cancelled due to
restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact
your system administrator."

Hi

See http://www.dougknox.com/, Win XP Fixes, Fix Internet Options Restrictions

Your IE is most likely hijacked...

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm


And from a previous post by Ramesh:

From: Ramesh ([email protected])
Subject: Re: Tools / Internet Options restricted
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser
Date: 2003-09-12 19:50:40 PST

<quote>
Hi,

Remove IE Restrictions & Restore Missing tabs
http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/sramesh2k/reg/IE_reset_restrictions.reg

The problem is 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 **

2. You have enabled SpyBot immunize (protection) feature or any other
similar software

</quote>