How to Correct ActiveX Errors
ActiveX is an add-on for Internet Explorer that allows you via your Web browsing program to do things such as play videos, music and slide shows. Whenever you visit a website that has an ActiveX component, a pop-up will appear asking you if you want to install the required ActiveX component. Unfortunately, when one of these ActiveX add-ons gets corrupted, you will receive an error message and the program will not work. Fix the error by disabling and then re-enabling the ActiveX control.
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Instructions
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Click on the "Tools" button. This will open up a drop-down menu.
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Click "Manage Add-ons." This will open up a new window that features all of the add-ons Internet Explorer has installed.
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Select the ActiveX control that needs to be corrected.
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Click "Disable." This stops the ActiveX control from working. Make sure to click "OK" afterward, otherwise the change will not take effect.
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Select the ActiveX control you just disabled and click on "Enable." Click "OK." This resets the ActiveX control and will remove any errors associated with it.
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Tips & Warnings
Be careful which ActiveX controls you install, as they can leave you open to viruses.
References
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