What does "CLICK TO RUN ACTIVE X CONTROL ON THIS WEBPAGE" mean ? and why do i have to do it on so many sites?

Question

I never had to do this before, now its every page of the online newspaper and sites like myspace etc...and quite annoying.

Answer 1

Active X is a Microsoft set of graphic manipulation drivers, Active X on the web are similar to java applets. Those are small programs that execute themselves from within webpages. Thus, they can be unsafe to run as they may contain a malicious script or something that can get into your computer, it's very rare nowadays tho. That is why your browser is prompting you if you would like to run active x or not due to security reasons.

Answer 2

Be thankful you're getting these warnings... ActiveX is a security risk. Only allow it for sites you ABSOLUTELY trust.

Most sites that say they need it... really don't.

Here's an interesting tidbit for you:

One of the reasons Firefox is more secure (safe) than Internet Explorer is because it doesn't allow ActiveX. I've used Firefox for YEARS and it hasn't made much of a difference at all to what I can or can't see on the net.

Internet Explorer is big, slow, insecure (you're almost guaranteed to have some viruses and spyware right now), very out of date, and not customizable.

Drop Internet Explorer from use and get Firefox - sleek, fast, safe, easy to use, up to date, extremely customizable, blocks pop-ups... and it has a cool icon.
( Firefox web browser - http://getfirefox.com/ )

Firefox has pop-up blocking built in, and with just one add-on you'll rarely see another banner ad!
(Firefox adblocking add-on - http://adblockplus.org/ )

Download a few anti-virus and anti-spyware programs, oh and a firewall.
( Avg antivirus - http://free.grisoft.com/ , Adaware anti-adware - http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/ , Spywareblaster antispyware - http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html , Zonealarm firewall - http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp )

It's almost guaranteed you got some nasties through either just using Internet Explorer, or downloading stuff you shouldn't.

Install the programs and scan your computer. You might want to stay offline for this - you're not protected until AFTER you do it.

After that - password protect your computer account. If you use a wireless connection see if you can get it secured (passwords and encryption)

Make sure to update your virus and spyware scanners once a week, and check for updates to your firewall... and operating system.

Questions? Comments? E-mail me at [e-mail].

Answer 3

Its a program that some comp. need to view certain pages. If u can stil view the page without downloading it then ignore it otherwise download it

Answer 4

in case you're engaged on residing domicile domicile windows XP, click on initiate and flow to internet Explorer and dazzling click on it. flow each and each of ways right down to the area it says internet homes and click it. Now, flow to the tab that declares training and click on it. on the backside it is likewise possible to work out a sub section that declares cope with upload-ons. click on it. Now you will see a demonstrate show screen with a itemizing of energetic X controls listed on it. you will could desire to desire to examine to make optimistic each and each and each and each is listed as "ENABLED." in case you come for the time of one that is disabled, in elementary terms click on it and on the backside of the demonstrate show screen, click enable. Then save your adjustments and you will be able to no longer see that stressful pop-up anymore. reliable fulfillment!

Answer 5

only ever do this on sites you know are safe ie microsoft or symantec or it could be virus central for you

Answer 6

Your internet security settings are set too high.