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ActiveX control problem?
Hi all,
Am having a serious problem with my computer, (please assume that I am an idiot, when talking technical) When I visit a website I get a dialouge box ‘click to run an ActiveX control’ when I click the site shuts down, any solutions?
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8 Replies
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If its only on one site then it may be a problem with the site, not you.
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Are they trusted sites you are visiting when getting the message?
Active x controls usually lead to spyware trying to install on the computer (although not all active x controls lead to spyware), I would run a scan on your pc just to make sure.Andy 😎
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quote Andrew Ritchie:Are they trusted sites you are visiting when getting the message?
Active x controls usually lead to spyware trying to install on the computer (although not all active x controls lead to spyware), I would run a scan on your pc just to make sure.Andy 😎
good advice.
check your security levels on your firewall, if it is set to maximum, that could also boot you off
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have a look in Internet options , Security tab click Custom level you will probable see run active X options disabled. This is usually a good idea any way but if you want to run the active x (usually flashy effects and movies on site) click the prompt boxes for sign and marked safe controls only. If the computer site has active x that’s not signed with a authenicode and the computer says its not safe to run it probable is not safe to run. unless you know that particular site is safe to run.
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Was it a porn site 😕
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quote Phill:Was it a porn site 😕…..good point phill ….i had the same problam when visiting the "Debby does Dunfermline" site :lol1: :lol1: :lol1:
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there is also issues with Quicktime embeeded movie player on some websites… it sometimes comes up with "Click to active this control" or alike… some flash items on a webpage put a square border around the content when you move the mouse over it.. if it is this then that is a microsoft legal lawsuit patch that they were forced to do and making it tricker for the world.
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Thanks guys, problem sorted,
quote Phill:Was it a porn site 😕How could you suggest such a thing, a Irish catholic boy like me!!!! 😀
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