ActiveX controls

[Steve]

I can not get any windows updates..a message comes up "Your
currant security settings prohibit running ActiveX controls
on this page. As a result,the page may not display correctly"

 

[Taurarian]

Try re-registering the following .dll files
Softpub.dll
Wintrust.dll
Initpki.dll
Urlmon.dll

1. Click Start >Run and type
regsvr32 Softpub.dll
Click okay to register it
You should get a dialog box telling you that it was successful.
2. Repeat the process for the other .dll files.
3. Restart your computer and try the update site again.

if the above doesn't help -

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=193385
WINUP: Problems When Viewing or Downloading From Windows Update

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;319585
WINUP: "Software Update Incomplete, This Windows Update Software Did Not Update
Successfully" Error Message When You Visit the Windows Update Web Site

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];174360
How to Use Security Zones in Internet Explorer

If all else fails
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/updtcl.htm
Windows Update Checklist