IE Tools Restriction

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Mike W.

I run Windows XP Pro at home. Recently, IE has locked me
out of my Tools, Internet Options. I get a message that
says, "This operation has been cancelled due to
restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact
your system administrator."

I do not have a home network, I am the administrator on
the box and I do not have custom security policies in
effect. I have searched TechNet and the knowledgebase to
no avail for a solution. I have to think that a recent
Windows Update security patch has got me. Anyone seen
this or have an idea how to fix this? Thanks!

Mike W.
 
Mike W. said:
I run Windows XP Pro at home. Recently, IE has locked me
out of my Tools, Internet Options. I get a message that
says, "This operation has been cancelled due to
restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact
your system administrator."

I do not have a home network, I am the administrator on
the box and I do not have custom security policies in
effect. I have searched TechNet and the knowledgebase to
no avail for a solution. I have to think that a recent
Windows Update security patch has got me. Anyone seen
this or have an idea how to fix this? Thanks!

Mike W.
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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". See:
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?lang=en&page=knowledgebase/faq/faq024
 
Spybot was the problem! Thanks for the info. Scott
Custer also emailed me and told me of the
Spybot "feature". I'm back to normal now. I really
appreciate the help.

Mike
 
Mike W. said:
Spybot was the problem! Thanks for the info. Scott
Custer also emailed me and told me of the
Spybot "feature". I'm back to normal now. I really
appreciate the help.

Mike
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Glad to help.
 
Hi,
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 [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 11-26-03]
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-----Original Message-----
Hi,
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 [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 11-26- 03]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
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I have same problem and have not been able to find a
solution.
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-----Original Message-----
Hi,
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 [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 11-26- 03]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
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I have same problem and have not been able to find a
solution.
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I have the same problem. Have you heard of a fix?

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