Internet Options: locked out

[CB]

All of a sudden, after disabling the "Enable third-party browser extensions"
option, I get the following message when clicking on the Tools > Internet
Options... item:

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

However, I am the administrator on this computer. How can I get this back
to normal?

Thanks, Chris

 

[Mike Burgess]

Chris,
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.

--
Regards,
Ramesh
(e-mail address removed)


"CB" <b> wrote in message All of a sudden, after disabling the "Enable third-party browser extensions"
option, I get the following message when clicking on the Tools > Internet
Options... item:

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

However, I am the administrator on this computer. How can I get this back
to normal?

Thanks, Chris