How to Fix Microsoft ActiveX
Active X controls are add-ons and components that control dynamic website features. The add-ons are embeded into media files such as videos and photo galleries. The web users have the ability to upload files and manage multimedia without installing extra programs to their computers. Microsoft developed Active X controls. Internet Explorer is one computer program that relies on Active X. A pop-up will appear when an Active X control is available for the website you are browsing. It is up to the web user to approve or decline the installation. A corruption of add-ons is possible. An Active X control resets through Internet Explorer.
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Instructions
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Reseting Active X in Internet Explorer
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Open up a new Internet Explorer window.
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Click on the "Tools" icon and select "Manage add-ons." Select "Tools," "Internet Options," "Programs" and click on the "Manage add-on" button if you do not see it using the first method.
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Select the "Toolbars and Extensions" option.
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Click on an Active X control you are trying to fix.
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Click on "Disable," and click on "OK."
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Click on "Enable," and click on "OK" to reset the Active X control.
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Close the display window by clicking on "Close."
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Try browsing the website that requires that Active X control. Verify that the Active X setting has been reset.
Uninstall an Active X Control
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Click on the "Start" icon and select "Control Panel."
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Click on "Add/Remove Programs" or "Programs and Features."
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Scroll through the list until you see the Active X control you want to remove.
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Click on the Active X control. Click on the "Uninstall" button.
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Follow on-screen instructions. Restart the computer if prompted.
Installing an Active X Control
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Open up a new Internet Explorer web browser window.
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Type in the URL "http://www.ieaddons.com/en/" and press "Enter."
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Scroll through the categories to find the add-on you are looking for. Locate a Facebook Active X by clicking on the "Social Networking" category. Locate an ActiveX control for your blog under the "Blogging" category.
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Select the Active X you wish to re-install. Click on the button "Add to Internet Explorer," located under the Active X description. Follow instructions on-screen.
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Use CNET.com as an alternative website to search for Active X controls. Follow the on-screen instructions to re-install the desired Active X control.
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Tips & Warnings
Uinstalling is required before a fresh install can take place.
