Tools:Internet Options restricted

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Don MacDonald

Inexplicably, Tools:Internet Options is no longer
available to my account. I get an error message saying
that "This operation has been cancelled due to
restrictions on this computer". However, I can get get
to Internet Options through the MSIE Help menu. The
account in question has administrator privileges.
Limited accounts on the same computer have no trouble
accessing Internet Options.

Any insights?

Thanks.
 
Hi Don,

Have you enabled the following options in SpyBot?: [Tip from MVP Mike
Burgess]
"Lock IE control panel against opening from within IE"

If so, this behaviour is normal. If you are not using Spybot, the problem
may be due to a spyware.

"Remove IE Restrictions & Restore Missing tabs". Download fix from:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Download Ad-Aware from www.lavasoftusa.com, scan the system and eliminate
the malware products. Re-apply the above fix if necessary. ** Remember to
update the pattern file using WebUpdate in Ad-Aware **

( Caused by a malware called CoolWebSearch. Also, Download:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip )

More Information: Internet Explorer Control Panel Restrictions:
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/797/

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

10 Myths about Windows XP:
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/columns/honeycutt/03december01
..asp


Inexplicably, Tools:Internet Options is no longer
available to my account. I get an error message saying
that "This operation has been cancelled due to
restrictions on this computer". However, I can get get
to Internet Options through the MSIE Help menu. The
account in question has administrator privileges.
Limited accounts on the same computer have no trouble
accessing Internet Options.

Any insights?

Thanks.
 
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