How to Disable ActiveX Warnings

Used for adding features or executing small applications on websites when running Internet Explorer, ActiveX controls by default prompt you to verify if you wish to install or run an ActiveX script. Internet Explorer may also warn you if your ActiveX control security settings are lower than recommended. Although you may enable ActiveX controls to run without prompting, your computer will be vulnerable to security risks. To safely disable ActiveX warnings, you should disable ActiveX controls, although you will lose some functionality on websites that depend upon ActiveX controls and plugins.

Instructions

1. Open Internet Explorer.

2. Click on "Tools" in the menu bar, then "Options."

3. Click on the "Security" tab. Click on the "Custom level" button in the "Security level for this zone" section.

4. Scroll down to the "ActiveX controls and plug-ins" section in the "Settings" box.

5. Set "Allow scriptlets" to "Disable." Set "Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls" to "Disable." Disable "Signed" and "Unsigned" ActiveX controls, as well as "ActiveX controls marked unsafe for scripting." Disable or enable "Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins" and "Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting." (Disable these controls to maximize security.)

6. Click on "OK," then "Yes." Click "OK" again.

7. Close and restart Internet Explorer.

References

• Microsoft: Security and Privacy Features in Internet Explorer (See How Do I Change My Internet Explorer Security Settings)
• US-CERT: Internet Explorer Update to Disable ADODB.Stream ActiveX Control

Resources

• Microsoft: Internet Explorer 8 Takes Longer Than Expected to Start