ref; Internet Security Settings, I need to know more about Java and Active X, what they are?

Question

and what are the implications as far as downloading. Real player cannot play net radio from trinijunglejuice, suggests check web settings, hence the question.

Answer 1

Java is a more "global" plugin and programming language that is operable in many browsers on various operating systems. It's used for everything from games (like what Yahoo! has), to connecting to IRC channels to chat, to something like making functional clocks on a website (see www.timeanddate.com for an example of that). So it has many uses. Yes it can be used for malware but that's far less common than ActiveX being used for malware.

Typically when people think of ActiveX, they think of that web-installer that pops up when you try to install something from a site. It's native only to IE, so you don't have to worry about it in Firefox, Opera, etc. This is used much more commonly for installing malware on your computer than Java is, but it still has some safe applications, like installing a Google Toolbar or the Flash Plugin from the internet.

It's safest to edit your internet options to prompt you to install or operate ActiveX components, this way IE shouldn't automatically install something that can harm your computer or compromise your privacy.

If you're worried about it, you can use an alternative browser (like FireFox, Seamonkey, Opera, etc.) which allow you to use Java to its fullest, but don't leave you as vulnerable to ActiveX malware.

Answer 2

Hi

Ok , first java and active x , are plug-ins that IE uses to bring up whatever script is on the website you are visiting , now . most of them well are made with spyware or malicius software. Now , if you want to view an online video with NO plug-ins then instal , flashplayer and shockwave , then you need to put IE in its default settings for that open IE , then go tools and open internet options then select the programs tab and the end it should say something about setting internet dfault , then choose the last tab and do the same

Answer 3

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