Re: Tools/Internet Options Not Available

From: Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\) (Torgeir.Bakken-spam_at_hydro.com)
Date: 09/29/04 

Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:53:59 +0200

Michael J wrote:

> I *am* the administrator of my machine. I never logged on
> with any other user name.
> Apparently after SP2 install I can no longer access the
> Tools/Internet Options from IE6. I can get to the
> Internet properties and make any changes I want by right
> clicking on the IE icon and selecting properties.
>
> The error popup window says this:
>
> This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in
> effect on this computer. Please contact your system
> administrator
>
> What is going on, and how can I fix this?
Hi

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

This is not caused by any Microsoft update, your IE is most likely
hijacked (or if you have SpyBot Search and Destroy installed, it can
have locked it)...

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

The Parasite Fight Quick Fix Protocol
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm 

-- 
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/default.mspx

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