Internet options function locked

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Martin Johnson

I have admin rights on my laptop.
However under Internet options the home page function is
now grayed out ... this has never been the case.
Plus, when I enter a wrong or incorrect URL, the browswer
defaults to the Lycos search engine.
Plus, when I try to access the Internet Options function
from the tools menu - it tells me I cannot due
to 'restrictions in effect on this computer'.
I can however access these if I right click the shortcut.
Seems like my browser has been hijacked, but I run Trend
antivirus software and two programs to scan for bots.
Any suggestions?
 
For the Internet Options restriction...

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
 
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