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Hi there...

Not too long ago, I installed MS Outlook2003 (the very first time) on my XP Pro machine. Well, I was able to create the accounts and other little bit adjustments and in doing so I tweaked it so much that I can not open any link from with in the message. When I click on any link, I get the following error msg. I was used to open the links from there though.

" The operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator."

At my work I was told that I may have to activate the MS Word as default mail editor, I tried that as well, but to no luck. Can anyone spare sometime and give me an idea on how to fix this behavior. I don't have much of intentions to re-install because once I un-install thanit will be gone for good...

By the way, Zone Alarm Pro is active on y pc. No other fireall, ad blockers and such.

Your help, time and any hint is very appreciated.
Thanks
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Short summary and what usually fixes it (for and everyone who finds this thread later)

This error most often means Outlook cannot hand the clicked URL off to Windows because the default-browser / HTML protocol associations are broken or missing — commonly caused by uninstalling a browser (Chrome/Firefox) while it was still the default, or by a registry-cleaner change. On domain-joined machines the same symptom can also be caused by Group Policy. That diagnosis matches earlier notes from and . See a practical explanation and common causes. (slipstick.com)

Quick non-destructive checks (try these first)

  1. Make sure a browser is set as the system default (Control Panel → Default Programs or Windows Settings → Apps → Default apps).
  2. Reset Internet Options: Internet Options → Advanced → Reset, then Programs → Set Programs → Set your defaults and confirm Outlook and the browser are set.
  3. Restart Outlook (and the PC). These steps fix most cases without editing the registry. (slipstick.com)

If that does not help: repair the HTML handlers (registry)
Back up the registry or create a System Restore point first. If uninstalling a browser left keys pointing to ChromeHTML/FirefoxHTML, change the default for the file-type keys back to the built-in handler and restore the htmlfile open command. Example keys to check/edit in Regedit:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes.html (Default = htmlfile)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes.htm (Default = htmlfile)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\htmlfile\shell\open\command (Default = "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" "%1")

Make the edits only if you are comfortable with Regedit; exporting the key first lets you undo. Instructions and registry examples are documented here. (slipstick.com)

Notes on managed PCs and newer Outlook builds
If the computer is managed, Group Policy may intentionally block link handling — contact the admin as suggested. Also, modern Outlook versions include a setting to open mail links in Edge or the system default (File → Options → Advanced → File and browser preferences → Open hyperlinks from Outlook in:). If links still fail after the above steps, run Repair Office or ask IT to check GPOs. (support.microsoft.com)

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Member Avatar for caperjack

Problem discussed

Edited by Dani because: Formatting fixed
Member Avatar for Duckfart

same problem but in outlook 2007.
the link above does not work, whats the solution.
Thank you

Member Avatar for Laurentio

here is the solution both for VISTA and Windows XP.

Member Avatar for sussane

thanks for the links, that help me solve my problem.

Member Avatar for Preetylad

i still face the same issue, can any one spare time to help me out

Member Avatar for sunilnautiyal10

when i m open the line Link form the outlook i m geeting the msg , This Operation has been canceled due to restriction in effect on this computer Please contact your system administrator

Member Avatar for shouvik.d

There must be group policies set within your system. If you are using corporate systems then there is not much you can do about it

Member Avatar for neblinafog

I was getting the same message after I mistakenly installed Google Chrome then uninstalled it. I tried all the fixes that were suggested but the only thing that worked was to download a registry booster
Everything is working fine, and so much faster after downloading and running program.

Member Avatar for chelli88

You guys ROCK! Thank you for being out there and offering easy help. I've dealt the with this problem for months and didn't want to use outlook any longer. THANK YOU!

Member Avatar for lara.rachel.7

can't open your PST files into Outlook 2007.......occurs when you have old PST format as in old Outlook format users will unable to new PST format............you must try PST Upgrade tool @pstupgrade.com

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