Re: Tools/internet options restricted

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No_at_SpaM
Date: 06/13/04 

Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2004 17:41:14 -0400

Sounds like Spyware. When you said you could not find it what did you use
to look for it with?

Do you have Anti-Spyware protection?

Here are two good programs. You should use both. They are both free.
Please read the instructions. Both sites have help and forums if you need
it. Once you download them check for Updates Before you scan. This is
important. New variants of spyware are spread daily and these programs need
to be updated before you scan.
Spybot - http://www.safer-networking.org
Ad-aware - www.lavasoftusa.com

Spyware Tools:
Hijack This - http://209.133.47.200/~merijn/files/HijackThis.exe
CWShredder - http://209.133.47.200/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe

Alternate Download sites:

Hijack This - http://tomcoyote.com/hjt
CW Shredder - http://aumha.org/downloads/cwshredder.zip

Spyware Info. - Helpful Links
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm
http://www.pestpatrol.com/
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://www.aumha.org/
http://secunia.com/
http://www.unwantedlinks.com/intro.htm

Once you have cleaned your system check for Windows Updates.

Windows Updates - Update Windows regularly (at the very least once a
month) - ALWAYS download Critical Updates. You can set your computer for
automatic updates if you prefer.

"helliott" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1b96b01c4517e$6712c8f0$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> Something has put a restriction on my "tools" menu and
> wont allow me to use "internet options". I get msg:
> "This operation has been cancelled due to restictions
> placed on this computer."
> I can get to Interner Options thru Control Panel but the
> Home Page is locked out so I cant change it. I suspect
> spyware but cant find it. ( I run XP, and this does not
> show up on other family members IE.)
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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