changing browser options

[Jon]

When I try to change the browser options (from the pull
down 'tools' menu) I get the following error message:

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

This behavior just started a week ago (previous to that I
had no problem with this issue for 2 years). I run "XP
Home", I am the only user on the machine, and log in as
system administrator. I don't know how this happened or
how to change it. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks.

 

[YoKenny]

When I try to change the browser options (from the pull
down 'tools' menu) I get the following error message:

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

This behavior just started a week ago (previous to that I
had no problem with this issue for 2 years). I run "XP
Home", I am the only user on the machine, and log in as
system administrator. I don't know how this happened or
how to change it. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks.

Did you run SpyBot Search and Destroy Immunize function?

See the section "Various Registry Fixes"
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
You should follow the advice on this page as well.

 

[Ramesh [MS-MVP]]

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

Also, refer Fix 268 from Kelly's site:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Restore All tabs in IE and Removes the ** Internet Options ** Restrictions
as well

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.

More Information:
Internet Explorer Control Panel Restrictions:
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/797/

Home Page Setting Changes Unexpectedly, or You Cannot Change your Home Page
Setting
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320159

--
Regards,
Ramesh [MS-MVP]
AIM: SRamesh2k


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When I try to change the browser options (from the pull
down 'tools' menu) I get the following error message:

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

This behavior just started a week ago (previous to that I
had no problem with this issue for 2 years). I run "XP
Home", I am the only user on the machine, and log in as
system administrator. I don't know how this happened or
how to change it. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks.

 

[Jon]

Thanks for the advice. That is EXACTLY what I did!

-----Original Message-----


Did you run SpyBot Search and Destroy Immunize function?

See the section "Various Registry Fixes"
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
You should follow the advice on this page as well.
.

 

[Jon]

Thanks for the reply. I actually did run Spybot and hit
the "immunize" function without knowing what it did!
Thanks for the help!

-----Original Message-----
Remove IE Restrictions & Restore Missing tabs. Download a fix from:
http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/sramesh2k/reg/IE_reset_re strictions.reg

Also, refer Fix 268 from Kelly's site:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Restore All tabs in IE and Removes the ** Internet Options ** Restrictions
as well

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.

More Information:
Internet Explorer Control Panel Restrictions:
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/797/

Home Page Setting Changes Unexpectedly, or You Cannot Change your Home Page
Setting
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320159

--
Regards,
Ramesh [MS-MVP]
AIM: SRamesh2k


~ Please reply to newsgroup ~


When I try to change the browser options (from the pull
down 'tools' menu) I get the following error message:

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

This behavior just started a week ago (previous to that I
had no problem with this issue for 2 years). I run "XP
Home", I am the only user on the machine, and log in as
system administrator. I don't know how this happened or
how to change it. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks.


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