Internet Options lockout

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Jeff

When I try to open Internet Options it get the
message, "This operation has been cancelled due to
restrictions on this computer. Please contact your
system administrator." I haven't changed any local
policies recently but I looked through them and couldn't
find any policy that referred to IEs Internet Options
access. Where is this policy setting and how does it get
changed without me doing it?
 
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
 
Alan:
I can't be positive , but seems like there is also some sort of " bug " that
causes this type of problem also. Far be it from me to give advice about
anything, so take it for what it is worth.

MAD MAX
 
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