Re: Can't access tools-internet options

From: Mike Burgess (winhelp2002_at_spamthis.com)
Date: 02/18/04


Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 19:42:23 -0500

Dale,
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 02-12-04]
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"dale" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:81EB139F-D841-4E79-97A4-C1D315F38E99@microsoft.com...
> When trying to go into internet options I get error "Operations canceled
due to restrictions on computer". What is causing this. I am on W2K, my
login is in Administrator group. I don't get this error if I login as
Administrator.


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