IE 6 Internet options tool

[Mark M]

I have win xp home, and I am the only user so it is set
up to run under "owner". I downloaded the security patch
for IE 6, and now I am unable to open up Internet
options. I get a "This operation has been cancelled due
to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please
contact your system administrator". There have never
been any restrictions on this computer, so how do I
remove the restrictions? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks...Mark

[Robert]

I also have the same problem. Anyone out there know how
to fix? I've searched everywhere. Thanks

>-----Original Message-----
>I have the exact same problem.
>
>

>>-----Original Message-----
>>I have win xp home, and I am the only user so it is set
>>up to run under "owner". I downloaded the security

>patch

>>for IE 6, and now I am unable to open up Internet
>>options. I get a "This operation has been cancelled due
>>to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please
>>contact your system administrator". There have never
>>been any restrictions on this computer, so how do I
>>remove the restrictions? Any help is greatly

>appreciated.

>>
>>Thanks...Mark
>>.
>>

>.
>

[Robert]

I finally found an answer "Use Regedit.exe and search for
NoBrowserOptions and remove it.
It is most likely to be here (but not necessarily)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Inte rnet
Explorer\Restrictions
If you are unfamiliar with Regedit, then ensure you know
how to
restore your Registry in case of error and it is a good to
export any
key before deleting.


I did this and I was able access "Internet Options",
however, I still can't change the homepage as that option
is greyed out.

>-----Original Message-----
>I have win xp home, and I am the only user so it is set
>up to run under "owner". I downloaded the security patch
>for IE 6, and now I am unable to open up Internet
>options. I get a "This operation has been cancelled due
>to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please
>contact your system administrator". There have never
>been any restrictions on this computer, so how do I
>remove the restrictions? Any help is greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks...Mark
>.
>

Thanks for the help Robert, you made my day. Your
solution worked. Now I can stop using Netscape.