2006-10-31 17:46:06 · 16 answers · asked by donua1022 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Default security settings will only allow the download of "signed" (certified safe) active-X controls. As many "unsigned" (not certified safe) active-X controls are used to install malware, Windows XP is blocking their use to protect your computer.
It is best to just leave websites trying to use "unsigned" active-X and find what you need at a more reputable site. Lowering your default security settings could leave your computer very vulnerable to attack.
2006-10-31 17:56:24 · answer #1 · answered by jibberjabar 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Downloading active x is okay but having some applications running active x could be a problem. Active x is the gateway to seize control of your computer if a script is maliciously coded. All firewalls give a warning when an application (includes scripts in web pages) tries to access the active x.
2006-10-31 17:57:03 · answer #2 · answered by jlryan87 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-26 21:31:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends, which website you are visiting. Clever hackers can create active x viruses.
Whatever it is, ask yourself if you really require the active X control.
2006-10-31 17:56:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
active x, but it depends on what site or program..like if it is a third party and it asks for installing active x control, it might not be safe. or else, if you have a good anti virus program, it would be slightly safer.
2006-10-31 18:06:45 · answer #5 · answered by KK 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft cannot automatically give you this program without asking your permission any more. Its about giving you the rights to choose. Now they have to ask you. Its OK. This has been caused by red tape but its for the better.
2006-10-31 17:57:54 · answer #6 · answered by Premdas 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it's perfectly fine, if your unsure u can search it via msn or the bbc, these sites will explain the purpose and the saftey.
2006-10-31 17:56:54 · answer #7 · answered by MIss T 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Download or update? - if you have XP, then you should already have activeX installed. What are the circumstances in which you encountered this message??
2006-10-31 17:48:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES! u have 2
2006-10-31 23:05:08 · answer #9 · answered by Haideryan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are trying to install a game or software I would say so. I can't think of any reason why it would prompt you to do so otherwise.
2006-10-31 17:52:57 · answer #10 · answered by mijam7 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋