internet options

[N Low]

Could not open internet options.
Also internet options not on
control panel.Anyone with any ideas
on how to fix this?
Thanks in advance

 

[Alan Edwards]

What happened when you tried?
Have you checked for the existence of inetcpl.cpl in your System
folder?

....Alan

 

[Now]

When I try to open internet options in my browser I get
this message

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

My computer is used at home.
I could not find inetcpl.cpl anywhere on my computer.
any ideas?

Thanks in advance

 

[Ricky]

If you have used SpyBot's Immunize tool, see this:
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=faq&detail=24

Otherwise try here..

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_fix_inetoptions_restrictions.htm

 

[Don Varnau]

Hi,
If you use Spybot S&D, open Spybot in Advanced mode and check the Immunize
settings. You may have placed this restriction inadvertently.

If not ... go to Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm Scroll down to
"Various Registry Fixes" Look for "UnlockNoBrowserOptions.reg"

Next (same page) run CWShredder, Ad-aware and Spybot to check for parasites
and other malware which may have caused this, if Spybot didn't.

Don

 

[Alan Edwards]

If you get the restrictions message, then inetcpl.cpl certainly exists
in your System folder.

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