activeX

[perky]

i used to be 'asked' if i wanted to run activex when downloading certain
programmes. that does not happen now.what are the safest settings for
activex where i have to enable/disable/prompt activex and scripting in
'internet options/security settings'.i am running xp pro with service pack
2,avg free anti-virus,zone alarm free firewall

 

[George Hester]

The safest settings are to disable everything in Security and log into
Windows XP as a user that has very few permissions. You want to log into
Windows XP as a user in theUsers group. That is the safest but also makes
using the Internet pretty bland. But better bland than infected.

 

[Guest]

thank you george.i will do what you suggest

 

[George Hester]

Two things you can leave enabled in Security. The File download and Submit
nonencrypted form data. That will pretty much make most of what is
available on the Net sufficient. But don't forget that debilitaed user in
the User Group when surfing. That is the thing that keeps ActiveX from d/l
into your machine. You can also enable cookies if you want since there is
really no harm in them and most sites require it.