How To Enable ActiveX?

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Good Morning.

Have run into this several times in the last few days when trying to log on to web sites (i.e. Linksys account, Netflix movies): “Active X must be enabled to view this site” or something similar to that. So, how do I enable ActiveX? One site said I might have to disable the firewall and/or antivirus to enable the ActiveX!

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Good Morning.

Have run into this several times in the last few days when trying to log on to web sites (i.e. Linksys account, Netflix movies): “Active X must be enabled to view this site” or something similar to that. So, how do I enable ActiveX? One site said I might have to disable the firewall and/or antivirus to enable the ActiveX!

What browser are you using?

If you are using IE then here are the instructions Enable Active-X in IE

Hey Jude

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IE 8 on Windows XP Home Edition SP3.

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IE 8 on Windows XP Home Edition SP3.

Me too on this machine

Hey Jude

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“HeyJude,” I tried the link you provided but with no luck. So, I’m still back where I started — no Active X controls. Do you have any other ideas?

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Check out Internet Options, and the the Security tab. Then click Custom, and have a look at all of the ActiveX items that are “Disabled”.

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Thanks for your response, DaveA. I have tried that, using a link to “TechGuruLive” that showed “How to enable ActiveX Controls in Internet Explorer.” Followed it step-by-step but “no go.” I know one of my sign- in sites that said I had to enable ActiveX Controls said I might have to disable the firewall and/or antivirus to load the ActiveX controls. Did not do that. May try it unless you have other suggestions. Thanks again.

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I know one of my sign- in sites that said I had to enable ActiveX Controls said I might have to disable the firewall and/or antivirus to load the ActiveX controls. Did not do that. May try it unless you have other suggestions. Thanks again.

I would not encourage disabling the firewall or the anti-virus. If they can’t get their ActiveX working without doing that, well, then it isn’t worth it.

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I would not encourage disabling the firewall or the anti-virus. If they can’t get their ActiveX working without doing that, well, then it isn’t worth it.

I totally agree with NOT disabling firewall or anti-virus; as that’s certainly going to open a whole new can of worms (no pun intended )

Hey Jude

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Could this problem have something to do with the add ons in IE. Go to Tools, Manage add ons and see if any changes need to be made there.

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Thanks, guys, for your responses. Ted may have a good point. I’m wondering if my Zone Alarm Spy Blocker add on or my McAfee Site Advisor have something to do with the problem. Plan to disable them for a few minutes and try to get the ActiveX controls up again. Thanks to all of you for the suggestions!

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