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IE ERROR Message: "This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator."

I get this message when I goto Tools Internet Options
I can get to Properties if I right click the IE Desktop icon.

I noticed it right after a website added a bunch of Favorites to my list and changed my home page. Ran virus scan (McAfee, Panda and InoculateIT) and found nothing. Upgraded IE 5.5 to IE 6.0 and still have the problem. Everything else on the pc seems to run fine (Win98).

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probably something copied into your reg.....
run regedit and go to here...

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

also check here for dodgey keys....

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

Dont delete anything if you dont know what you are doing...
if you see anything odd post it here first...

(to run regedit, go to Start->Run and type in regedit and hit enter)

Jay~

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The only thing I saw that stuck out was a porn site url in the Search Bar item. What things should I look for that may be wrong?

Thanks,
Abe
 
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Abe,

Do a search in the registry for NoFolderOptions and NoBrowserOptions and delete them both.

For future problems:
Do a search in the registry for a key named restrictions under the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer key and delete it. Then reboot your machine and add the key back and lock your homepage as described below.

Or search for the word policies and check the values for the number 1. The number 1 USUALLY indicates a restriction is in effect. Post back with your findings.

To prevent further problems,

Correct your home page to the one you prefer, then immediately do the following:

Backup the registry and/or export the following keys:
go to Start>Run, type regedit. Navigate to:
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet ExplorerRight-click on the Internet Explorer key, choose new>Key, name it Control Panel. Right-click on the Control Panel, chose new>DWORD value, name it Homepage. Right-click on Homepage, choose modify and type in the number 1.

This should lock your home page, so no other web site can change it.

Then navigate here and verify the homepage is correct:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
look for the Start Page entry.

reghakr
 
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NoBrowserOptions was there with a value of "1".
NoFolderOptions was not there.
A search for the word policies (keywords in the error message?) came up empty.
 
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delete the NoBrowserOptions entry.

reghakr
 
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You're welcome.

reghakr
 
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I get the same error message but i get it when i goto the Folder Options in Windows Explorer. Also Win98se. I'm wondering how i could solve this. I've tried a search for NoFolderOptions and everything, but no luck....
any help please?

 
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reghakr,

I have the same problem as Abe. I tried the solutions you suggested but they do not seem to work for me. Any others ?

David
 
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David(s),

Are you getting the mnessage at the same spot?

Do a search in the registry for Policies, specifying Keys Only under look in. Omit the PowerCfg enties. post back with what's listed.

reghakr
 
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I get the message when I try to use a hyperlink that is an an email in Outlook or Word. Incidentally it only started after I loaded Office XP - apologies for failing to mention that the first time.

Under Policies I found:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Default - REG_SZ (value not set)
CDRAutorun - REG_DWORD 0x0000000(0)
NoDriveTypeAutoRun - REG_DWORD 0x0000095(149)

Thanks,

David
 
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You'll need to keep clicking the F3 key to find all occurances of the policies keys.

You should, for example, also have one here:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies

Nothing indicates any problems with the one you posted.

reghakr
 
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Could not see anything unusal in other Policies. Under
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies I found
Default REG_SZ (value not set)

Found same under following:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\SystemCertificates
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\trust

Only thing that varied was
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
ConnWiz Admin Lock REG_DWORD 0x00000000(0)

David
 
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David,

Sorry, I don't see anything unusual there. I hope this is the one:

OL2002: Error Message: This Operation Has Been Cancelled Due to Restrictions in Effect on this Computer...

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The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Outlook 2002
Microsoft Outlook 2000

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IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry. Before you edit the registry, make sure you understand how to restore it if a problem occurs. For information about how to do this, view the "Restoring the Registry" Help topic in Regedit.exe or the "Restoring a Registry Key" Help topic in Regedt32.exe.


SYMPTOMS
When you click a hyperlink in Microsoft Outlook, you may receive the following error message:


This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator.

CAUSE
After you upgrade to Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, the following registry key is either missing or corrupt:

HKEY_Local_Machine\Software\Classes\htmlfile\shell\open\command

RESOLUTION
You may be able to resolve the issue by resetting Web settings in Internet Explorer. If that does not resolve the issue, import the registry key from another computer.

Reset Web Settings
Start Internet Explorer.

On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.

Click the Programs tab, and then click the Reset Web Settings button.

Under Internet programs, verify that the correct e-mail program is selected.

Click to select the Internet Explorer should check to see whether it is the default browser check box.

Click Apply, and then click OK.

NOTE: You may receive the following message when Internet Explorer starts:
Internet Explorer is not currently your default browser. Would you like to make it your default browser?
If you receive the message, click Yes.


Export and Import the Registry Key from Another Computer
WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

For information about how to edit the registry, view the "Changing Keys and Values" Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or the "Add and Delete Information in the Registry" and "Edit Registry Data" Help topics in Regedt32.exe. Note that you should back up the registry before you edit it. If you are running Windows NT or Windows 2000, you should also update your Emergency Repair Disk (ERD).

Export the Registry Key from Another Computer
Click Start, and then click Run.

In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.

Locate the following registry key:

HKEY_Local_Machine\Software\Classes\htmlfile\shell\open\command

Click the command folder.

On the File or Registry menu (depending on your operating system), click Export.


Note the location of where the file will be saved. The registry file can be saved directly to the hard drive or floppy disk.

Type a unique file name, and then click Save.

Quit the Registry Editor.


Import the Registry Key
Copy the Exported registry key to the desktop on the problem computer.

Double-click the .reg file.

You receive the following message:

Are you sure you want to add the information in drive: location file was copied to\file name.reg to the registry?
Click Yes, and then click OK.

reghakr
 
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reghakr,

You are a genius - thank you! The following suggestion you made worked:

RESOLUTION
You may be able to resolve the issue by resetting Web settings in Internet Explorer. If that does not resolve the issue, import the registry key from another computer.

Reset Web Settings
Start Internet Explorer.

On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.

Click the Programs tab, and then click the Reset Web Settings button.

Under Internet programs, verify that the correct e-mail program is selected.

Click to select the Internet Explorer should check to see whether it is the default browser check box.

Click Apply, and then click OK.

David
 
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Glad to hear it, that's a new one in my book also.

reghakr
 
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