How to Stop an ActiveX Warning

ActiveX controls are small programs designed to run inside other programs. When you surf the Internet, these ActiveX controls display animation, show files and gather information. These programs are designed to automatically start when you go to the website and run invisibly in the background. Because these small programs can be infected with viruses and malware, your default Internet settings alert you when an ActiveX program attempts to run and gives you the option to run it. You can remove these warnings by changing your security settings.

Instructions

1. Open the "Start" menu. Type "Internet Options" into the search box. Click the link to open "Internet Options."

2. Click the "Security" tab.

3. Click the "Internet" icon. Press the "Custom level..." button.

4. Change the radio button to "Enable" under "Automatic prompting for file downloads." Click "OK."

5. Click "OK" to exit "Internet Options." The next time you open your web browser, it applies the new settings.

References

• Microsoft: Internet Explorer Security Options