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.

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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.