"restriction" error on Tools->Internet Options

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When I try to access
Tools->Internet Options
I get the following error message:

This operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this
compuer. Please contact your system administrator.

This error occurs on my "Owner" accunt with "computer administrator"
priviledges, but not on the Admin account.

System
Windows XP Home with all critical updates installed
Norton Internet Security and AnitVirus
 
I actually changed a setting somewhere that prevents internet option changes
from the "TOOLS" menu in browser window. I would like to change it back,
but can't find where I made the change. Can anyone help?
 
What about the advice in the old message you are replying to?
Doesn't it help?
My standard response may contain nothing more but here it is:

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.

If you use SpyBot's Immunize feature, then you can unlock in Tools-IR
Tweaks-"Lock IE Control Panel" '

....Alan
 
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