How to Fix Active X Controls
ActiveX controls the computer's interactive features on the Internet. Each time a website is accessed on a computer, the ActiveX controls must be confirmed. If they cannot be confirmed, error messages will appear. Also, when ActiveX controls become corrupt, it can halt the computer's Web surfing abilities. As serious as it sounds, it is fairly easy to troubleshoot ActiveX problems.
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Instructions
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Using 'Internet Options' Panel
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Find "Internet Options" within the computer's control panel and click on the "Security" tab.
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Click on the "Custom Level" button and find the "ActiveX" section. Mark "Prompt" for all of the settings except for the two that indicate exceptions.
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Save settings when prompted to do so, and reboot the computer.
Using the Run Function
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Go to the "Start" menu and go to the "Run" function.
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Enter "regsvr32 msxml3.dll" (without quotes). Click the "OK" button. The prompt will appear again. Click "OK".
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Restart the computer and open a browser. Check to see if that fixed the problem.
Software Missing
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Note the ActiveX error or errors that you are getting when you surf the Web.
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Do a Web search for the error.
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Many times users can find resources regarding specific errors on the Web and sometimes the site they come across allows them to download a solution.
Registry Cleaning Software
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Do a Web search for "registry cleaning software" and you will find a dozen or so viable options.
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Download the software.
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Run the software and follow the instructions. Reboot the computer and check for problems.
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Tips & Warnings
Quit all software when going through these steps. This allows the computer to make the correct fixes.
Do not alter Windows registry files. This could lead to software not working properly throughout the computer.
