Cannot "apply" changes

I am trying to make changes in my IE 7 Internet Options. I would like to
change how cookies are handled. I know how to do it and where, but when I
make the changes in the dialog box, the "APPLY" button fails to light
(become other than subdued gray) so that I can make the changes "official".
Consequently, no changes are made. I have tried making changes in several
other tabs in "Internet Options" and get the same result each time..."APPLY"
does not become an option.

Does anyone know how to activate "APPLY"??

(XP Home, SP2, IE 7)

--
'Drew Moreland


.