Is this good?
2007-12-07 01:37:49 · 10 answers · asked by lala 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Yes, Microsoft requires that you install their "active x", to download the updates. SunJava, and many other well known safe programs require you install their active x to download the updates.
Take care not to install, an active x with programs that you don't know or trust, as this will leave the door open for trojans and other viruses.
Minddoctor, France
2007-12-07 02:13:32 · answer #1 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, that's ok.
You are getting the message, because your Internet Explorer's security settings are set up to warn you that a page uses ActiveX content. This is to help keep bad webpages from harming your computer.
Making the decision involves considering the source. Is this a valid and professional business website, or something else? Since you're on a Microsoft website, it's a pretty safe bet that you are not going to find anything that's going to be bad for your computer there, so you can go ahead and allow it.
2007-12-07 01:43:30 · answer #2 · answered by Jason 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Updates like Java, Macromedia Flash, and stuff like that will prompt you to install an Active X control. That's a Win XP safeguard.
2007-12-07 01:41:23 · answer #3 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to these guys, they clearly have no clue on what they're talking about. I am a developer at Microsoft so I know a thing or two about computers. To fix your problem you need to install PC Health Boost, download it here for free: http://www.healthboostpc.com
It's very light and it's the only antivirus/cleaner with a 99.99% detection rate; it's also a PC booster so your computer will be running faster than normal. Install it, hit run and problem solved. It shouldn't take you more than 5 minutes.
2014-09-02 07:28:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its normal on this occasion. it will take a few seconds to install the active x which in this instance is a bit of software which can check out your computer (and see whats on it) and report that info back to the web.
in other cases that would be dangerous...because viruses do things like that. however if youre on the microsoft.com update site, it's fine.
2007-12-07 01:42:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. While active x controls from untrusted websites sometimes aren't safe, it is okay to trust ones from respected sources, such as Microsoft. You will have to allow active x in order to update your computer, and it is perfectly safe and fine to do so.
2007-12-07 01:41:13 · answer #6 · answered by TravisT 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you will need active x for the movie controller.
2007-12-07 01:42:29 · answer #7 · answered by carm 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is a customary secret agent ware. receive a anti-secret agent ware like Adaware or Spybot and run it. Then receive AVG loose editionif you dont have an anti-virus and experiment your computing device. After that you will be ok.
2016-10-26 13:36:06 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, your all good. some web pages has other things and depending on your browser as well. just accept the active x button and your good to go.
2007-12-07 01:41:05 · answer #9 · answered by Mel V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you're at http://microsoft.com and the ActiveX control is digitally signed by Microsoft then it's all good.
2007-12-07 01:43:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋