Thanks for trying Alan. I've done everything you've suggested including
googling for more "fixes" but can't even locate "internet options" via
start/control panel ?

When searching from both HKEYs, I get as far as Microsoft (after policies),
but no Internet Explorer...also searched for NoBrowserOptions, Restrictions
to no avail.

I'm hoping that if I keep searching (my OCD acting up!) I'll find a way to
resolve this. Meanwhile, I'm using Firefox, but I'm not a fan...yet!

"Alan Edwards" wrote:

> 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 idea to export
> any key before deleting.
>
> Check the startup (Start-Run-MSCONFIG-Startup tab) for any unknown
> items if it is reset on reboot.
>
> If you use SpyBot's Immunize feature, then you can unlock in Tools-IE
> Tweaks-"Lock IE Control Panel"
>
> ....Alan
> --
> Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows -Internet Explorer
>
> On Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:41:00 -0700, in
> microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general, Mike51
> <Mike51@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >I'm on my son's laptop now, but on my desktop I wasn't able to type in forms
> >or email but I COULD type in URL field. I thought it might be a setting in
> >Internet Options, but when I tried to view, I get message, "This operation
> >has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Contact
> >system administrator.
> >
> >This is a home PC running XP Home and I.E. 7.0
> >
> >I've never had this happen and I would appreciate any help in resolving this
> >ASAP....thank you in advance.
>