elly

I originally posted this as a problem with Windows
Explorer but while talking with the person using the
machine, realized he was talking about IE instead. So
the same question remains - with a little tweakin'

I have a stand alone 98 box that has been working fine
for some time. Suddenly, I started getting the following
message when I try to go to Tools/Options in Internet
Explorer: This operation has been cancelled due to
restrictions in effect on this computer

I've search through system policies and don't see
anything looks like it would affect Internet Explorer in
this way. I also don't know why or how any restrictions
could have been set. Are there any spyware/worm type
creations out there that could do this?

Can anyone help??

alan edwards

I am not sure why you posted here instead of an IE group but, yes,
parasites can do this.

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.

Check the startup (Start-Run-MSCONFIG-Startup tab) for any unknown
items if it is reset on reboot.

You might try this snippet from Mike Burgess first if you use SpyBot:
'Did you by chance run SpyBot's Immunize feature?
If so, you can unlock by unchecking the option to "Protect IE Control
Panel" '

....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems

In microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion, "Elly"

hugh candlin

I was pretty sure that was the case, but you specifically stated
that the problem was in WINDOWS Explorer, so I let it ride.
I should have confirmed my suspicion.

Anyway, have a look at this

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 216583
Clicking "Internet Options" on the Tools menu returns error message
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=216583

glee

As Alan posted, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Inte rnet
Explorer\Restrictions
Delete the "NoBrowserOptions" value, and reboot.

It may exist here instead:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Int ernet Explorer\Restrictions
or
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Policies\Microsoft\In ternet Explorer\Restrictions

A simple way to do all this, if you have Windows Scripting host installed, is to go
to Doug Knox' site and download his script to fix it:
http://www.dougknox.com/security/scr...strictions.htm

Right-click his "Download" link, click Save Target As from the menu that appears,
and save it in a folder of your choice. Then double-click it to toggle the
restrictions on or off.

Hope this helps....
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

ppoatt

I didn't see the question. If you have Spybot S&D or a
tweaking tool like FreshUI? Those two programs have
settings in them where you can lock out IE properties.
Which would bring up such a message about IE settings
being locked.

glee

Yes, I mentioned that it my reply to Elly's first post...this is her second post on
the subject. She never responded to the replies in her first post, nor here either,
I see. :-\
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

elly

Thanks for the input - I didn't get a chance to look at
it today - if you don't hear back from me you can assume
that removing the NoBrowserOptions value from the
registry did the trick. I also read that another option
to fix the same thing is to extract a new copy of
Inetcpl.cpl from the original CD. If I have to resort to
that I'll post again so the info is here.

Thanks to all.

but, yes,

remove it.


how to

to export any

any unknown

you use SpyBot:


to "Protect IE Control