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Nicmos - 24 Jun 2007 20:06 GMT

Upon trying add a site to the "Restricted Sites" in IE7 (using WinXP SP2)
I've discovered the Sites button is greyed out and when choosing a "Custom
Setting" for it's security the drag bar is locked. Also I have a little house
for the "Restricted Sites" icon instead of the original one.

I believe this is a result of trying out Spyware Blaster some time ago. What
I need to know is if there are changes I can make in the registry (or any
other solution) to get back to IE 7's original setting.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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P. Di Stolfo - 24 Jun 2007 20:40 GMT

Hello,

you could try and see if there's something messed up in the Group Policy
Object Editor.
(I've only got the Vista version, but it should be similar in XP):
Run gpedit.msc -> in "Computer Configuration" -> "Administrative
Templates" -> "Windows Components" -> click onto "Internet Explorer" -> and
now look, if there's something enabled or disabled that shouldn't be.
(Additionally, you could look into --> "Internet Control Panel" -->
"Security Page".)

Greetings,
P. Di Stolfo

> Upon trying add a site to the "Restricted Sites" in IE7 (using WinXP SP2)
> I've discovered the Sites button is greyed out and when choosing a "Custom
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> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Nicmos - 24 Jun 2007 22:21 GMT

Thanks for your speedy response. Checked it out but see everything as "not
configured"

> Hello,
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> > Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Don Varnau - 24 Jun 2007 22:39 GMT

Hi,
Speaking of the registry...
See:
"Sites" button and "Custom Level" slider are grayed out in Internet
Options - Security tab?
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ie/flags.htm

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]

> Upon trying add a site to the "Restricted Sites" in IE7 (using WinXP SP2)
> I've discovered the Sites button is greyed out and when choosing a "Custom
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>
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Nicmos - 25 Jun 2007 12:55 GMT

I believe that has resolved my issue.
Thanks all for your help

> Hi,
> Speaking of the registry...
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> > Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Don Varnau - 26 Jun 2007 01:17 GMT

You're welcome. Glad that Ramesh's page helped.

Don

> I believe that has resolved my issue.
> Thanks all for your help

> > Hi,
> > Speaking of the registry...
> > See:
> > "Sites" button and "Custom Level" slider are grayed out in Internet
> > Options - Security tab?
> > http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ie/flags.htm

> > > Upon trying add a site to the "Restricted Sites" in IE7 (using WinXP SP2)
> > > I've discovered the Sites button is greyed out and when choosing a "Custom
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> > >
> > > Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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