How to Enable Active X Controls in Windows Vista

ActiveX allows for "active" content within the web browser. This active content can include animations, interactive content and games, videos or toolbars. ActiveX gives the website more access to your computer than is typically allowed, so it may be disabled by default for security reasons. Enabling ActiveX within Windows Vista is extremely easy.

Things You'll Need

• Internet Explorer

Instructions

Internet Explorer 6

1. Launch Internet Explorer.

2. Open the "Tools" menu and select "Internet Options."

3. Select the "Security" tab. Enable "Internet Content" and select "Custom Level."

4. Enable "Run ActiveX." Enable "Script ActiveX Marked Safe."

5. Save the changes. Quit and re-open Internet Explorer.

Internet Explorer 7 or 8

1. Open Internet Explorer.

2. Open the "Tools" menu and select "Manage Add-ons."

3. Locate ActiveX and select it. Select "Enable." Select "OK."

4. Quit and re-open Internet Explorer.

References

• Windows: Change Internet Explorer Programs Settings
• Microsoft Support: How to Disable Active Content in Internet Explorer
• Vista 4 Beginners: How To Manage Internet Explorer 8 Add-ons

Resources

• Windows: Should I Install ActiveX Controls?