accessing Internet Options under Tools

[keene]

How can I access the Internet Options under Tools if I'm
being blocked with the message that there are restrictions
in effect and that I need to contact my system
administrator. I am the system administrator and checking
the user names verifies that. What do I need to do to
modify something to allow me to get into the Internet
Options? I'm trying to change my home page and even under
the Internet Properties window through the Control Panel,
the home page is grayed out and won't let me change it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[Ramesh [MS-MVP]]

Remove IE Restrictions & Restore Missing tabs. Download a fix from:
http://mvps.org/sramesh2k/reg/IE_reset_restrictions.reg

Also, refer Fix 268 from Kelly's site: [For Windows XP]
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Restore All tabs in IE and Removes the ** Internet Options ** Restrictions
as well

The problem may be due to:

1. A spyware. Download Ad-Aware from www.lavasoftusa.com, scan the system
and eliminate the malware products. Re-apply the above fix if necessary.
** Remember to update the pattern file using WebUpdate in Ad-Aware **

( Caused by a malware called CoolWebSearch. Also, Download:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip )

2. You have enabled SpyBot immunize (protection) feature or any other
similar software. Also, disable the following features:
"Lock IE start page against user changes"
"Lock IE control panel against opening from within IE"

More Information:
Internet Explorer Control Panel Restrictions:
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/797/

Home Page Setting Changes Unexpectedly, or You Cannot Change your Home Page
Setting
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320159

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Regards,

Ramesh (MS-MVP)
ram...@mvps.org
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

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