Active x problems

[Guest]

I cannot use windows update because the bar at the top will not let me
download active x control, I have reset my security settings to enable all
and the problem is still there. Please help.

 

[Maurice N ~ MVP]

Give this a try. In Internet Explorer, from main menu , select Tools ,Internet Options ,

Security Tab. Then click on green icon Trusted Sites/click Sites button.

Look very closely at line that says:

"Require server verification (https for all sites in this zone" to *clear* the selection.
(e.g. You want that to be un-checked (un-ticked)).

In the "Add this Web site to the zone:" field, add these entries to list of "Trusted Sites" --

type
http://*.download.windowsupdate.com (click Add)

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

http://update.microsoft.com


Click OK. Apply changes to IE browser.


Then re-try Windows Update.

If no joy, go back into IE browser, recheck settings for Active X, so that signed controls are set to enabled.
I presume you did a right-click on message bar, to allow acceptance of Active control.

Do indicate if you are running some added security software utility that blocks or restricts ActiveX.

 

[Guest]

I have done everything that you told me to do, and still no joy. What's next?

 

[Guest]

What options do I have for getting this problem resolved? I just installed XP
and really want it to work right.

 

[Maurice N ~ MVP]

You just installed XP. What else did you install on this Windows? An antivirus? which one? Checked its settings to insure they don't block scripts or ActiveX?

Did you install a security program, or firewall? Which one? Check its settings.

Go into Internet Explorer > Internet Options > Security settings. Try resetting the settings back to default.

 

[Guest]

I have no antivirus, no firewall and no security programs and when I set the
settings to default the security settings are higher and I still can't use
autoupdate. I have just reinstalled XP hoping that would fix the problem but
no luck.
What now?

 

[Guest]

Should I call Microsoft? I really want to like XP but if I can't update then
it's no better than ME.

 

[Maurice N ~ MVP]

You certainly can call MS.

 

[Maurice N ~ MVP]

You have to have an Antivirus. Go to the local computer store & get one. Do not go into the internet or use email without it.

Click on following link for Windows Update ( or copy and paste it into Internet Explorer browser)
https://update.microsoft.com

 

[Guest]

What about my active x problem? Can anyone help with that? While I appreciate
your suggestions as to my lack of antivirus what about my active x problem???

 

[Maurice N ~ MVP]

Dave,
I'm trying to have you get around this problem, for now. Did you click or type in & use the following link to Windows Update
https://update.microsoft.com

This may just get you the latest controls for Windows Update. Please try & post back.

 

[Maurice N ~ MVP]

Dave,

I still would like for you to try my last suggestion. And then, do this to tweak the pop-up blocker in I.E.-SP2.
From Internet Explorer main menu, select Tools, then Popup blocker, then popup blocker settings.
For address of Web site to allow, type in
*.microsoft.com

Press Add, then press Close. Try Windows Update once more.
HTH