ActiveX Problems

[Nick Coffin]

When I go to Windows Update or any other site that uses
activex it gives me the "your current security settings
prohibit running ActiveX controls on this page. As a
result, this page may not display correctly." I've been
trying to fix this for two days so far. Heres a list of
things i've tried.

-Made sure IE security settings were at default
-Put all IE security settings at low
-Added sites I was trying to visit on trusted sites list
-Enabled all activex options through "custom level' in IE
security tab
-restarted the computer
-Tried several "pc doctor" type programs. All found errors
with activex/COM but wanted me to pay them to fix it. The
one program I did buy didn't fix the problem.
-Used different browsers like firefox and netscape, also
didn't work.

Any suggestions I haven't tried would be great.

P.S. Why hasn't anyone released a tool that just fix's
activex or completely removes all activex components and
puts in the default ones?

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

Try re-registering the following .dll files (if you have WinXP)
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
or
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBD/tip1500/rh1525.htm
Your security settings prohibit running ActiveX controls on this page.
NB: http://www.virtualmachine.tk/
Note: Versions 5.00.3809 & 5.00.3810 are Security Fixes for version 5.00.3805.
Download and Install version 5.00.3805 (full version) first before installing
the upgrade(s).
Run the installation check which is available on the side of the page.
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

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

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