Discussion:
Blank Security Settings IE6 SP3
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dontmesswithbill
2009-09-08 20:57:04 UTC
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Tools>>Options>>Security>>Custom Level

The settings are blank


Any ideas how to get them back?

I have tried resetting to default and reapplying sp3 no luck.
PA Bear [MS MVP]
2009-09-08 22:04:34 UTC
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Does the computer-in-question belong to you or your employer or school?

What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current?

Has a(nother) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on this
machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought
it)?
Post by dontmesswithbill
Tools>>Options>>Security>>Custom Level
The settings are blank
Any ideas how to get them back?
I have tried resetting to default and reapplying sp3 no luck.
dontmesswithbill
2009-09-09 21:18:01 UTC
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Thanks for your response.

Computer belongs to me

Avast! version 4.8 Home Edition subscription current /SpyBot 1.6.2.0

Norton Antivirus 2004 was pre-installed and was long ago removed.

I tried disabling Avast! on-access and SpyBot the results are the same, also
tried safe-mode.
Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
Does the computer-in-question belong to you or your employer or school?
What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current?
Has a(nother) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on this
machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought
it)?
Post by dontmesswithbill
Tools>>Options>>Security>>Custom Level
The settings are blank
Any ideas how to get them back?
I have tried resetting to default and reapplying sp3 no luck.
PA Bear [MS MVP]
2009-09-09 23:20:57 UTC
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Did you ever download/run the Norton Removal Tool?
Post by dontmesswithbill
Thanks for your response.
Computer belongs to me
Avast! version 4.8 Home Edition subscription current /SpyBot 1.6.2.0
Norton Antivirus 2004 was pre-installed and was long ago removed.
I tried disabling Avast! on-access and SpyBot the results are the same, also
tried safe-mode.
Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
Does the computer-in-question belong to you or your employer or school?
What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current?
Has a(nother) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on this
machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought
it)?
Post by dontmesswithbill
Tools>>Options>>Security>>Custom Level
The settings are blank
Any ideas how to get them back?
I have tried resetting to default and reapplying sp3 no luck.
dontmesswithbill
2009-09-10 00:39:01 UTC
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It was so long ago, I don't recall. I actuall think I did a clean install
with my own copy of XP Pro and never restored the factory av software because
Norton is always trouble.

The security settings used to be accessible because I configure the machine
at one time to allow me to run Active X controls locally.

Could we explore some other possibilities?
Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
Did you ever download/run the Norton Removal Tool?
Post by dontmesswithbill
Thanks for your response.
Computer belongs to me
Avast! version 4.8 Home Edition subscription current /SpyBot 1.6.2.0
Norton Antivirus 2004 was pre-installed and was long ago removed.
I tried disabling Avast! on-access and SpyBot the results are the same, also
tried safe-mode.
Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
Does the computer-in-question belong to you or your employer or school?
What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current?
Has a(nother) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on this
machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought
it)?
Post by dontmesswithbill
Tools>>Options>>Security>>Custom Level
The settings are blank
Any ideas how to get them back?
I have tried resetting to default and reapplying sp3 no luck.
PA Bear [MS MVP]
2009-09-10 23:35:53 UTC
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1a. Close all open applications (i.e., anything with a taskbar icon)

1b. Start | Run | (copy/paste) regsvr32 /n /i inetcpl.cpl | OK

1c. Reboot.

2. If no joy, see http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ie/secchangesettings.htm
Post by dontmesswithbill
It was so long ago, I don't recall. I actuall think I did a clean install
with my own copy of XP Pro and never restored the factory av software
because Norton is always trouble.
The security settings used to be accessible because I configure the machine
at one time to allow me to run Active X controls locally.
Could we explore some other possibilities?
Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
Did you ever download/run the Norton Removal Tool?
Post by dontmesswithbill
Thanks for your response.
Computer belongs to me
Avast! version 4.8 Home Edition subscription current /SpyBot 1.6.2.0
Norton Antivirus 2004 was pre-installed and was long ago removed.
I tried disabling Avast! on-access and SpyBot the results are the same, also
tried safe-mode.
Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
Does the computer-in-question belong to you or your employer or school?
What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current?
Has a(nother) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on this
machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you
bought it)?
Post by dontmesswithbill
Tools>>Options>>Security>>Custom Level
The settings are blank
Any ideas how to get them back?
I have tried resetting to default and reapplying sp3 no luck.
dontmesswithbill
2009-09-14 16:22:02 UTC
Permalink
Thank you that resolved the problem.
Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
1a. Close all open applications (i.e., anything with a taskbar icon)
1b. Start | Run | (copy/paste) regsvr32 /n /i inetcpl.cpl | OK
1c. Reboot.
2. If no joy, see http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ie/secchangesettings.htm
Post by dontmesswithbill
It was so long ago, I don't recall. I actuall think I did a clean install
with my own copy of XP Pro and never restored the factory av software
because Norton is always trouble.
The security settings used to be accessible because I configure the machine
at one time to allow me to run Active X controls locally.
Could we explore some other possibilities?
Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
Did you ever download/run the Norton Removal Tool?
Post by dontmesswithbill
Thanks for your response.
Computer belongs to me
Avast! version 4.8 Home Edition subscription current /SpyBot 1.6.2.0
Norton Antivirus 2004 was pre-installed and was long ago removed.
I tried disabling Avast! on-access and SpyBot the results are the same, also
tried safe-mode.
Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
Does the computer-in-question belong to you or your employer or school?
What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current?
Has a(nother) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on this
machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you
bought it)?
Post by dontmesswithbill
Tools>>Options>>Security>>Custom Level
The settings are blank
Any ideas how to get them back?
I have tried resetting to default and reapplying sp3 no luck.
PA Bear [MS MVP]
2009-09-14 16:51:29 UTC
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You're most welcome & thanks for your feedback.

QED: How did it get disabled to begin with?
Post by dontmesswithbill
Thank you that resolved the problem.
Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
1a. Close all open applications (i.e., anything with a taskbar icon)
1b. Start | Run | (copy/paste) regsvr32 /n /i inetcpl.cpl | OK
1c. Reboot.
2. If no joy, see http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ie/secchangesettings.htm
Post by dontmesswithbill
It was so long ago, I don't recall. I actuall think I did a clean install
with my own copy of XP Pro and never restored the factory av software
because Norton is always trouble.
The security settings used to be accessible because I configure the machine
at one time to allow me to run Active X controls locally.
Could we explore some other possibilities?
Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
Did you ever download/run the Norton Removal Tool?
Post by dontmesswithbill
Thanks for your response.
Computer belongs to me
Avast! version 4.8 Home Edition subscription current /SpyBot 1.6.2.0
Norton Antivirus 2004 was pre-installed and was long ago removed.
I tried disabling Avast! on-access and SpyBot the results are the
same,
also
tried safe-mode.
Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
Does the computer-in-question belong to you or your employer or school?
What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current?
Has a(nother) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on this
machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you
bought it)?
Post by dontmesswithbill
Tools>>Options>>Security>>Custom Level
The settings are blank
Any ideas how to get them back?
I have tried resetting to default and reapplying sp3 no luck.
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