How to Install ActiveX on Windows XP
When browsing the Web using Internet Explorer, some websites may require you to download or install their Active X controls in order to use or view certain types of online content. Active X controls can be installed on a case-by-case basis...
Method 1 of 2:
Adjust Active X Settings in Internet Explorer
- Open a new session of Internet Explorer.
- Click on "Tools" in the menu bar, and select "Internet Options."
- Click on the tab labeled "Security."
- Click on the button labeled "Custom level."
- Scroll down through the list of settings until you locate "ActiveX controls and plug-ins."
- Select "Enable" next to "Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls."
- Select "Enable" or "Prompt" next to "Download signed ActiveX controls."
- Choose "Enable" or "Prompt" next to "Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins."
- Click "Enable" or "Prompt" next to "Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting."
- Click on "OK" to save your security settings.
- Click "OK" to close Internet Options. Internet Explorer is now equipped with the ability to allow you to install Active X controls when visiting certain websites.
Method 2 of 2:
Installing Active X on Websites
- Navigate to the website that requires you to install an Active X control.
- Read the description that explains why you must install the Active X control. Trusted and reputable websites will provide you with a detailed explanation as to why you need an Active X control installed to use the website. For example, a trusted video website may require you to download Active X in order to watch the video.
- Verify that the Active X control is published and being provided to you by the trusted website. For example, if wikiHow requires you to install an Active X control, verify that the description shows wikiHow is both the publisher and provider of the control.
- Accept and run the Active X installation only if you have verified that it is being provided by a trusted and reputable source.
4.1 ★ | 37 Vote
You should read it
- How to set up child control on Windows 10
- How to Bypass Parental Controls on a Mac
- How to activate Last Active Click for Windows 10 Taskbar
- How to Open the Control Panel
- How to set up parental controls on Netflix
- How to turn on parental controls on the Google Play Store
- How to Set Up RCA Controls Without a Code Search Button
- Quickly open the Control Panel tools
- How to use the Touch Controls on the HomePod
- How to use Android phone control Sony TV
- Control Facebook, Google, YouTube with # key
- Quick Volume Controls, volume control application for each individual mode on Android smartphone
Maybe you are interested
Top most attractive role-playing games on PC and Mobile today
What is Windows Active Directory?
Active Office 2024 is forever free using CMD
iPhone ringtones are attractive because they create 'indescribable' emotions
How to Active Windows 11, using FREE copyrighted Windows
Practice typing with 10 fingers with Mario Teaches Typing online, an extremely attractive typing practice game