why is that when i go to my myspace theres a button that pops up saying i need to download an activex control?
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because your computer is warning you, for security purposes that a download was initiated.. you do not have to except, but in many cases for you to continue with what you WANT to do.. it is necessary. but like i said, for security reasons, it warns you.. just in case you did not WANT to download anything, and some site was just trying to force some virus into your system. 99% of the time, the active x control is safe.
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To play sounds or videos from the web you need to install the ActiveX control in your computer. If you have not installed it shows an X.
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go to tools-->options-->security tab and then choose the option "enable" for all the options for ActiveX controls.\n\nNote : it is not always safe to enable ActiveX controls.
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here check this URL out its the first one that says download. \nhttp://imupdate.myspace.com/MySpaceIM_WinMEFix.exe\n\nlol I had the same question like 10 min ago but hay I found it and rememberd that you had the same prob so I thought id help you out.
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An Active X control is an executable Microsft web control that can be embedded in web pages.  You can create an Active X Control with many different languages but they are typically created with Visual Basic or C#.  The code for such a control may have one or more public functions which are available to be called with javascript or another control.  See this link for more information: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/vbcon98/html/vbconbuildingolecontrols.asp
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Across the toolbar .. just up from the message it should say "click here to download images"
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go to wwww.windowsupdate.com and when asked click on download an Active X control, this should allow you to use the site and download your updates
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Active x is not anyway.\n\nyou need to enable active x components from browser settings
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It sounds like you're running into the edit that appears in IE for various  ActiveX behavior. This fix went into Windows in the last couple of months.\n\nThe problem shouldn't occur on all sites. It really depends on the web developer. There is a short term patch you can install which will buy you some time. The change in behavior was the result of a lawsuit.\n\nThe easier workaround may be to use Firefox or Opera, but  I realize some site require Internet Explorer.
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AcitveX controls have their own setting in Tools->Internet Options->Security.  Select zone to specify and click "Customize Level".  This contains all sorts of settings to customzie enabling/disabling/prompting of events.\n\nFrom a security point of view... you MIGHT NOT WANT TO DO ALLOW IT TO INSTALL EVERY ACTIVEX IT COMES ACROSS.  But I'll answer anything.  sane or no.
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It's not an error message. Your computer is telling you that your settings prevent the use of ActiveX controls.  You can get rid of this message by going to Tools, Internet Options, Security tab.  Reset your security settings to "medium." That should get rid of the dialog box in most cases.
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To turn off Active X controls:  Open Internet Explorer. Go to TOOLS, then INTERNET OPTIONS.  Then go to SECURITY then CUSTOM LEVEL.  You are there.   Scroll down and turn things on and off at will.
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ActiveX Controls and Plug-Ins\n\nThe following options dictate how Internet Explorer approves, downloads, runs, and scripts ActiveX controls and plug-ins.\n•\n\nIf a user downloads an ActiveX control from a site that is different from the page on which it is used, Internet Explorer applies the more restrictive of the two sites' zone settings. For example, if a user views a Web page within a zone that is set to permit a download, but the code is downloaded from another zone that is set to prompt a user first, Internet Explorer uses the prompt setting.\n•\n\nDownload signed ActiveX controls. This option determines whether users can download signed ActiveX controls from a page in the zone. This option has the following settings:\n•\n\nDisable, which prevents all signed controls from downloading.\n•\n\nEnable, which downloads valid signed controls without user intervention and prompts users to choose whether to download invalid signed controls—that is, controls that have been revoked or have expired.\n•\n\nPrompt, which prompts users to choose whether to download controls signed by publishers who are not trusted, but still silently downloads code validly signed by trusted publishers.\n•\n\nDownload unsigned ActiveX controls. This option determines whether users can download unsigned ActiveX controls from the zone. This code is potentially harmful, especially when it comes from an untrusted zone. This option has the following settings:\n•\n\nDisable, which prevents unsigned controls from running.\n•\n\nEnable, which runs unsigned controls without user intervention.\n•\n\nPrompt, which prompts users to choose whether to allow the unsigned control to run.\n•\n\nInitialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe. ActiveX controls are classified as either trusted or untrusted. This option controls whether a script can interact with untrusted controls in the zone. Untrusted controls are not meant for use on Internet pages, but in some cases they can be used with pages that can be absolutely trusted not to use the controls harmfully. Object safety should be enforced unless you can trust all ActiveX controls and scripts on pages in the zone. This option has the following settings:\n•\n\nDisable, which enforces object safety for untrusted data or scripts. ActiveX controls that cannot be trusted are not loaded with parameters or scripted.\n•\n\nEnable, which overrides object safety. ActiveX controls are run, loaded with parameters, and scripted without setting object safety for untrusted data or scripts. This setting is not recommended, except for secure and administered zones. This setting causes Internet Explorer to initialize and script both untrusted and trusted controls and ignore the Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting option.\n•\n\nPrompt, which attempts to enforce object safety. However, if ActiveX controls cannot be made safe for untrusted data or scripts, users are given the option of allowing the control to be loaded with parameters or to be scripted.\n\nFor more information about how to make ActiveX controls safe, see the MSDN Online Web site.\n•\n\nRun ActiveX controls and plug-ins. This option determines whether Internet Explorer can run ActiveX controls and plug-ins from pages in the zone. This option has the following settings:\n•\n\nAdministrator approved, which runs only those controls and plug-ins that you have approved for your users. To select the list of approved controls and plug-ins, use Internet Explorer system policies and restrictions. The Control Management category of policies enables you to manage these controls.\n•\n\nDisable, which prevents controls and plug-ins from running.\n•\n\nEnable, which runs controls and plug-ins without user intervention.\n•\n\nPrompt, which prompts users to choose whether to allow the controls or plug-ins to run.\n•\n\nScript ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting. This option determines whether an ActiveX control
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If your security settings aren't allowing sites to run active controls, that could be a problem. Some security software also blocks these things. And for good reason. Take care before allowing an untrusted site to script anything; if trusted, hunt around IE's settings and add the site/domain to your Trusted sites list. And review your security setup for anything that may be blocking the content.\n\nAgain, MAKE SURE it's a clean site before adding it to the Trusted group in IE.
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u cant do anything bcz of active X?????\nreally???\nwell i can tell u were u can disable it but i am not sure wat things u r not able to do with active x on!!!!\ngo to\ntools-internet options-security-internet-\nthere are a number of options for active x\nselect suitable options\ncheers
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Please be warned that ActiveX controls are one of the major source of virus. By doing the steps below, you are basically putting up an open invitation for viruses and trojans.\n\n1. Click Tools > Internet Options\n2. Click Security tab\n3. Click Internet\n4. Click Custom Level...\n5. Look for "ActiveX controls and plug-ins"\n6. Under Download signed ActiveX controls, click "Enable"\n\nAnd if you want ALL ActiveX controls to be downloaded...\n7. Under Download unsigned ActiveX controls, click "Enable"
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Try turning off your firewall TEMPORARILY and shut down any anti-virus programs that your are running.  Do this at your own risk.\n\nIf this doesn't work then it may be that Service Pack 2 is preventing the ActiveX control from running a dangerous script.  Just click OK unless it is happening at many sites.\n\nI'm assuming your checked Enable for all the Scripting options under Internet Options > Security Tab\n\nThis could be dangerous.  I wouldn't let any scripts write to my disk without prompting...\n\nCheck the Advanced tab under Internet Options and check the boxes under 'Settings' and see if this helps.