Re: Restrictions in Effect Error

From: Torgeir Bakken (MVP) (Torgeir.Bakken-spam_at_hydro.com)
Date: 11/02/03 

Date: Sun, 02 Nov 2003 19:25:06 +0100

Paul wrote:

> I get the same message
>
> This operation has been canceled
> due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please
> contact your system administrator
>
> Whenever I try to access internet options from within
> IE6 SP1.
>
> I am logged on as the administrator for the system
> running XP PRO SP1 with all hotfixes installed.
>
> Any ideas?

Hi

See http://www.dougknox.com/, Win XP Fixes, Fix Internet Options Restrictions

Your IE is most likely hijacked...

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

And from a previous post by Ramesh:

From: Ramesh (sramesh2k@hotmail.com)
Subject: Re: Tools / Internet Options restricted
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser
Date: 2003-09-12 19:50:40 PST

<quote>
Hi,

Remove IE Restrictions & Restore Missing tabs
http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/sramesh2k/reg/IE_reset_restrictions.reg

The problem is due to:

1. A spyware. 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 **

2. You have enabled SpyBot immunize (protection) feature or any other
similar software

</quote> 

--
torgeir
Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of the 1328 page
Scripting Guide: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter

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