Locked out of "Internet Options"

[Jeff]

Someone has gone into my computer and locked me out of the
Tools / Internet Options so I cannot change my security
selections. When I select it, a message come back at
says "This operation has been cancelled due to
restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact
your system administrator." Considering this is my home
computer, I'm not sure what to do. I've already tried to
re-install IE 6.0, but the settings are still there. Any
suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[Alan Edwards]

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