Re: Tools/internet options restricted

anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 06/14/04 

Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2004 19:18:58 -0700

Adaware and Spybot dont produce any results. Haven't
tried hijackthis yet.

>-----Original Message-----
>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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