Restricted Internet Options

Restricted Internet Options basically controls the access privilege of certain internet pages. It is all about the system administrator allowing visits to few websites and preventing the rest. The administrator of the computer has got the power or right to limit the availability of sites. When this restriction is put to any computer nobody other than the administrator can view the sites. It is actually done to block usage or visit to certain sites.

Often we all face the problem of Restricted Internet Options while downloading something from any site. This happens especially when we are using somebody else's personal computer, which is protected with a password. When there are restrictions on internet usage, messages like “access denied” or “contact system administrator” comes on the screen. At this situation if you are not the administrator of the computer you are accessing, you cannot do anything. In case you are the administrator and you are still facing this problem then you must immediately contact your vendor.

Messages which come during Internet Options Restrictions

“This operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this computer”

“Access denied”

“Contact your system administrator”

Reasons for Restricted Internet Options

Surfing few sites is denied mainly because of security reasons. At times few sites are prone to containing VIRUS. Apart from that in schools and offices sites are blocked so that the students or employees do not get distracted and they can concentrate on their work. Moreover it is not wise or ethical to visit certain sites at some places and it is not humanly possible to keep a check on every individual, so the systems are formatted. Often surfing chat sites or checking personal mails hamper work and that is why this monitoring is essential.