Restricted "Internet options"

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Rich XXXXX

Clicking to open

Tool | Internet Options

generates a dialog box informing me I cannot access those
functions:

"due to restrictions in effect on this computer".

I am supposed to contact my systems admin. There is NO
system admin here, it is just me. I am the sole user of
this PC. I do not know when this would have started
happening as I so rarely need to touch that menu option.
 
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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