Re: Can't access the options menu

From: Mike Burgess (winhelp2002_at_spamthis.com)
Date: 02/12/04 

Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 17:02:43 -0500

Jo,
Did you by chance run SpyBot's Immunize feature?
"Lock IE control panel against opening from within IE (current user)"
http://spybot.safer-networking.de/index.php?lang=en&page=knowledgebase/faq/faq024
[if the above doesn't apply]
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Includes: Remove the Administrator message in Internet Options
[more info]
Clicking "Internet Options" on the Tools Menu Returns Error Message
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=216583
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Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 02-07-04]
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<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:fa6401c3f1ab$a074d9e0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> I updated my xp with the latest "fix" and updated IE to
> 6.  Now I can't access my options in IE.  I get the
> messge: "This operation has been canceled due to
> restrictions in effect on this computer.   Please contact
> your Administrator."
>
> I AM THE ADMINISTRATOR.
>
> I can access the Internet properties menu through control
> panel, but the home page option is greyed out there.  I
> have a feeling they are related somehow.
>
> I have contacted MS and they have not answered me.  Can
> anyone help me?
>
> JO (who's ready to switch to Linux.)

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