unable to open "internet options" feature under tools

[Guy]

I am unable to open the "internet options" feature under
tools after running some kind of program that suppose to
clean up I.E. 6.0. I re-installed I.E. 6.0 but it still
doesn't allow me to open it. Says "This operation has
been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this
computer. Please contact your system administrator" which
is me! I don't want to re-install the entire OS, does
anyone know what to do? Thanks!

 

[Mcploppy ©]

Guy bashed at the keyboard and said:

I am unable to open the "internet options" feature under
tools after running some kind of program that suppose to
clean up I.E. 6.0. I re-installed I.E. 6.0 but it still
doesn't allow me to open it. Says "This operation has
been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this
computer. Please contact your system administrator" which
is me! I don't want to re-install the entire OS, does
anyone know what to do? Thanks!

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"
'

If Not:
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\InternetExplorer\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.

HTH

 

[jim sanders]

what OS are you running?

jim