Error: "This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer" when clicking links in Microsoft Outlook


Symptoms

When clicking a link in Microsoft Outlook, you receive the following error message:

This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator.

A screenshot of the error message

Cause

Unknown

Resolution

For the latest and most accurate information regarding hyperlinks not working in Outlook, please visit Microsoft's website at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/troubleshoot/message-body/hyperlinks-not-working-in-outlook.