How to Get Rid of a Restriction Error When Trying to Close Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer responds to a registry key called "NoBrowserClose" that prevents users from ending the browser session normally. If this key is enabled, your computer displays the message "This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer." This setting is useful on computers that serve as Internet kiosks, but it can hamper the usability of a home computer since users expect to be able to open and close applications at will. To close Internet Explorer without the computer displaying an error message, you'll have to adjust the "NoBrowserClose" setting in the Windows registry.
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Instructions
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Press the "Ctrl," "Shift" and "Esc" keys simultaneously to open the Task Manager. Click the "Applications" tab, click "Windows Internet Explorer" below and then click the "End Task" button at the bottom of the window. This forces Internet Explorer to close.
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Open the Start menu. Type "regedit" in the "Search programs and files" field at the bottom of the menu, and then press "Enter" to open the Registry Editor.
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Open the "HKEY_CURRENT_USER," "Software," "Policies," "Microsoft," "Internet Explorer" and "Restrictions" folders.
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Double-click the "NoBrowserClose" registry key on the right side of the Registry Editor window. A pop-up window displays the registry key.
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Change the number in the "Value Data" field from "1" to "0."
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Click "OK" and close the Registry Editor. With the "NoBrowserClose" setting changed, you can now open and close Internet Explorer as normal.
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