Generally, you may access the hyperlinks on MS Office without any trouble. But, sometimes, you get the error message “This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer”. This will restrict the hyperlink to open or carry out any other functions.
The problem mainly arises due to internet settings issues. But luckily, there are some fixes that you may carry out without any external help. So, let’s get straight to the topic and discuss the fixes to solve the problem.
How to Fix “This operation has been cancelled” Error?
To provide more details about the fixes, we have prepared a step-by-step guide to help you resolve the problem.
Change the Default Browser via Control Panel
The problem can arise if there are someglitches in the web browser. To solve the issue with minimum effort, the best solution would be to change the default browser and see if the problem remains or not.
Reset the Settings of Internet Explorer
One of the most used fixes to eradicate the mentioned error would be toReset Internet Explorer Settings.
Using the group policy, you may modify various configurations for the users and computers. If you face the error message, it may be because of some alteration in the group policy settings.
So, changing the settings from the group policy menu can also help resolve the problem.
Change Registry Editor Settings
It’s worth noting that theDisallowRunkey on the Registry Editor can also be the likely culprit for the error message. The key we are talking about can also obstruct some programs from opening the hyperlinks. So, the ideal solution for the problem would be to delete this particular key.
you may follow the steps below to delete the DisallowRun key.
Note:Any changes in the Registry Editor can affect the entire computer system. So, before making any changes to the registry values, create abackup of the registry data.
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