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security tab in Internet Explorer 5.5

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by marlena_specht Jan 15, 2001 last reply Oct 24, 2001

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How do I restore a missing security tab in Internet Explorer 5.5?
The missing tab is the result of a security policy that was intended to
disable access to web sites that use active X. The tab was apparently
removed during an upgrade from my organization's server. I disconnected the
machine from the network with the intent of using it with a modem and an
ISP. While the machine was off the network I reinstalled Internet Explorer
(on top of the existing version), but the security tab didnot reappear.
Apparently there is something persistent in the registry or some other file
that will not allow the security tab to be restored, even with a
reinstallation. I attempted to get around this by uninstalling Internet
Explorer and reinstalling it, but the uninstall feature in the control panel
will not work with Internet Explorer. How can I restore the security tab so
I can change my internet security options?

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by marlena_specht Jan 15, 2001

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by overclocker Jan 16, 2001

Try uninstalling IE 5.5 (to remove the registry keys), reboot and then reinstall. If that doesn't work, is it possible that the IE 5.5 you are reinstalling from is an edited version? You could uninstall, install an older version of IE and then usethe Windows Update to come back to 5.5. Lastly, you may have to uninstall, use regedit to remove all IE keys from the registry and then reinstall.