How to Install ActiveX Control

ActiveX controls are browser add-ons generally used to make the browser more interactive. They allow you to perform functions such as installing updates and security tools and viewing flash and animation content. It is important to enable the prompting of ActiveX control downloads to avoid installing malicious files. Not every website requires them to function properly, but for those that do, you will be prompted to download them. From there, you can install them easily without having to perform intricate installation steps.

Instructions

1. Enable the ActiveX control on the Internet Express web browser. The ActiveX control is available only for Internet Explorer. To enable it, launch Internet Explorer and click the "Tools" button.

2. Scroll down and click "Internet Options" to open the browser settings console. Click the "Security" tab and click "Custom Level" to open the security settings window.

3. Scroll down the security settings window and select "Prompt" on all the ActiveX control choices. This prevents ActiveX controls used by websites from automatically installing without your permission.

4. Click "Prompt" under Active scripting. Click "OK" to save the changes and "OK" again to exit the Internet Options. Close and restart your web browser. Move to the next step to install an ActiveX control required by a certain website.

5. Right-click the "This site might require ActiveX" bar that appears on the top of the screen when a website wants to install an ActiveX control. Click "Install ActiveX control." The ActiveX control downloads automatically.

References

• Installing ActiveX Control
• Internet Options