How Do I Get an Active X Control Off of My Computer?

Active X is a plug-in developed by Microsoft, typically used in multimedia environments. Many programs and websites require Active X to properly function. Active X can be downloaded for free from Microsoft’s website, although most programs that require the plug-in will automatically install it on your system. Active X can typically be removed using the Add/Remove Programs window from the Control Panel.

Instructions

1. Open the Start menu and click “Control Panel.”

2. Click “Add/Remove Programs” and make sure you are on the “Install/Uninstall” tab.

3. Scroll down until you see the Active X Control that you would like to uninstall. Select the control, click “Add/Remove,” and then follow the instructions to complete the removal.

   If the Active X Control you want to delete is not listed, continue with the next step.

4. Open “My Computer” or “Computer” from the Start menu or Desktop.

5. Double-click on the “C:” drive, open the “Windows” folder, and then click on the “Downloaded Program Files” folder.

6. Locate the Active X Control you would like to remove and right-click on it. Select “Remove” and click “Yes” when prompted to confirm the removal.

References

• Microsoft Support: How to Remove an ActiveX Control in Windows