>> I'm presently using Firefox with no problems. What if i were to remove
>> IE7
>> and then try a re-install in a couple of days ?

You can disable IE7, you can uninstall IE7 and return to IE6, you can
reinstall IE6 or IE7: None of these will fix the problem.

Your thread in AumHa Forums: http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=27471
--
~PA Bear

Mike51 wrote:
> Here is my hijack this log file -
>
> Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
> Scan saved at 7:13:56 AM, on 6/14/2007
> Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
> MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16473)
<snip>
>
> "Mike51" wrote:
>> I'm presently using Firefox with no problems. What if i were to remove
>> IE7
>> and then try a re-install in a couple of days ?
>>
>> "PA Bear" wrote:
>>
>>> Unless the behavior's caused by restrictions put in place by some
>>> security/anti-spyware application you have installed...
>>>
>>> Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis
>>> log to an appropriate forum.
>>>
>>> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
>>> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>>> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>>> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
>>> http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
>>> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
>>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
>>> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>>> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
>>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>>>
>>> When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
>>> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to
>>> use.
>>> It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
>>> assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
>>> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
>>> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
>>> http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
>>> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for
>>> expert analysis, not here.**
>>>
>>> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting
>>> this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
>>> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
>>> --
>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org
>>>
>>>
>>> Mike51 wrote:
>>>> 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"
>>>>>
>>>>> Mike51 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.