Cannot go into Internet Options

[Joey]

In Internet Exporer, when I click Tools>Internet Options,
There is a restriction message pop-up which does not
allow me going into the Internet Options

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

However, I can go to Control Panel>Internet Options, but
I cannot change the Home Page setting.

What should I do, please help.

Thanks a lot!!

 

[charlie R]

Hi Joey......Do you have Spybot S and D? If you do, check to see if you
have used the "Immunize setting". Hope this helps. charlie R

In Internet Exporer, when I click Tools>Internet Options,
There is a restriction message pop-up which does not
allow me going into the Internet Options

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

However, I can go to Control Panel>Internet Options, but
I cannot change the Home Page setting.

What should I do, please help.

Thanks a lot!!

 

[Mike Burgess]

Joey,
Did you by chance run SpyBot's Immunize feature?
"Lock IE control panel against opening from within IE (current user)"
http://spybot.safer-networking.de/index.php?lang=en&page=knowledgebase/faq/faq024
[if the above doesn't apply]
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Includes: Remove the Administrator message in Internet Options
[more info]
Clicking "Internet Options" on the Tools Menu Returns Error Message
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=216583

_______________________________________
Mike Burgess http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 9-12-03]
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[Ramesh]

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

The problem may be 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 **

( Caused by a malware called CoolWebSearch. Also, Download:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip )

2. You have enabled SpyBot immunize (protection) feature or any other
similar software. (tip: borrowed from MVPs)

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Regards,
Ramesh
AOL: SRamesh2k

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In Internet Exporer, when I click Tools>Internet Options,
There is a restriction message pop-up which does not
allow me going into the Internet Options

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

However, I can go to Control Panel>Internet Options, but
I cannot change the Home Page setting.

What should I do, please help.

Thanks a lot!!