How to Install ActiveX Website Controls
ActiveX website controls allow websites to install certain programs and functionalities onto your computer to create a more content-rich Internet experience for you without significantly decreasing Internet speed. When you install ActiveX controls, you allow the website from which you install the controls access to your computer to install specific programs. While installing ActiveX controls from reputable websites is generally safe, there are risks involved with installing ActiveX controls from a website you do not know or trust.
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Instructions
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Type the URL of the website that uses ActiveX controls into your Web browser's address bar.
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Wait for a pop-up to open at the top of the window. The pop-up will say "This site might require the following ActiveX control(s):"
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Click the pop-up and select "Install ActiveX Control" from the submenu that opens. You now have installed ActiveX website controls.
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