Update and download problems

[Guest]

I have two PCs connected with a crossover cable and using internet connection sharing. Both PCs are running XP Pro
No problems with the gateway PC or the network but when I try to run Windows Update on the client PC I get a dialog box saying something like

The security settings prohibit running ActiveX controls and the page may not display properly

I acknowledge this dialog box and the update does not progress any further
I get the same result when I try to download QuickTime player on to this machine
I have tried adjusting the security settings but no change
Any ideas

Thanks

 

[Roger Abell [MVP]]

it is the security setting in IE's options for the internet zone

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the reply
Security settings in IE are set to the defaults but I still have the same problems
Have tried to run a virus check using the Trend Micro site but get the same message

----- Roger Abell [MVP] wrote: ----

it is the security setting in IE's options for the internet zon