That problem is (IIRC) discussed at
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/.
Also see:
Why can't I download updates?
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
--
~PA Bear
BOB wrote:
> Already tried all of the settings. One of the problems is that I can't
> even do the Windows updates because it comes up with the activeX error
> message. I guess maybe it needs a complete install. ??
>
>
>
> "PA Bear" wrote:
>
> > You're more than a year behind with your Critical Updates and Patches.
> > Please visit Windows Update ASAP.
> >
> > I would *not* install SP2 until you have this current problem
> > straightened out (and the patches you're missing might just do that).
> >
> > You can check and alter your ActiveX settings via
> >
> > IE Tools>Internet Options>Security>[zone]>Custom>ActiveX
> >
> > Resetting the zone in which you're working to its default (or putting
> > the problem page in Internet zone) might be something to try, too.
> > --
> > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE)
> >
> > BOB wrote:
> > > ;SP1;Q818925;Q330994;Q822925;Q828750
> > >
> > >
> > > This is on a different pc.. so I have to type them
> > >
> > >
> > > "PA Bear" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Copy/paste the following line into an IE Addressbar, click on GO,
> > > > then copy/paste the results into your reply:
> > > >
> > > > javascript:navigator.appMinorVersion
> > > > --
> > > > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > > > MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE)
> > > >
> > > > BOB wrote:
> > > > > I keep getting a message saying
> > > > > " your current security settings prohibit running ActiveX
> > > > > controls on this
> > > > > page. as a result the page may not display correctly "
> > > > > I have tried everything !! MS says to reinstall IE 6, right
> > > > > !! I can't uninstall it, so I deleted it, then used the IEsetup
> > > > > that I downloaded, but it does virtually nothing.... SO, does
> > > > > anyone know of a
> > > > > cure for the active X problem or, does anyone know how to
> > > > > uninstall and re-install IE 6 ????
> > > > > Also, NAV will not install, and when I go to any of the online
> > > > > virus scanners, I get the above message......
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks