can't access internet options

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jexie

When I click on internet options on the tools button, I
get the following error:
This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in
effect on this computer. Please contact your system
administrator.
I have windows xp home and I am the administrator and have
only the one computer. I have a compaq and compaq
couldn't help me. I don't know where else to go.
I can access internet options from the control panel
jexie
 
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
 
jexie said:
When I click on internet options on the tools button, I
get the following error:
This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in
effect on this computer. Please contact your system
administrator.
I have windows xp home and I am the administrator and have
only the one computer. I have a compaq and compaq
couldn't help me. I don't know where else to go.
I can access internet options from the control panel
jexie
Click to expand...

Close IE.
Open Regedit.
Find the value NoBrowserOptions and remove every instance of it.

You might try this 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"
 
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