Active x problems

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Give this a try. In Internet Explorer, from main menu , select Tools ,Internet Options ,

Security Tab. Then click on green icon Trusted Sites/click Sites button.

Look very closely at line that says:

"Require server verification (https for all sites in this zone" to *clear* the selection.
(e.g. You want that to be un-checked (un-ticked)).

In the "Add this Web site to the zone:" field, add these entries to list of "Trusted Sites" --

type
http://*.download.windowsupdate.com (click Add)

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

http://update.microsoft.com


Click OK. Apply changes to IE browser.


Then re-try Windows Update.

If no joy, go back into IE browser, recheck settings for Active X, so that signed controls are set to enabled.
I presume you did a right-click on message bar, to allow acceptance of Active control.

Do indicate if you are running some added security software utility that blocks or restricts ActiveX.
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Maurice N
MVP Windows - Shell / User
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Dave wrote:
> I cannot use windows update because the bar at the top will not let me
> download active x control, I have reset my security settings to
> enable all and the problem is still there. Please help.

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What options do I have for getting this problem resolved? I just installed XP
and really want it to work right.
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Dave


"Dave" wrote:

> I have done everything that you told me to do, and still no joy. What's next?
> --
> Dave
>
>
> "Maurice N ~ MVP" wrote:
>
> > Give this a try. In Internet Explorer, from main menu , select Tools ,Internet Options ,
> >
> > Security Tab. Then click on green icon Trusted Sites/click Sites button.
> >
> > Look very closely at line that says:
> >
> > "Require server verification (https for all sites in this zone" to *clear* the selection.
> > (e.g. You want that to be un-checked (un-ticked)).
> >
> > In the "Add this Web site to the zone:" field, add these entries to list of "Trusted Sites" --
> >
> > type
> > http://*.download.windowsupdate.com (click Add)
> >
> > http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> >
> > http://update.microsoft.com
> >
> >
> > Click OK. Apply changes to IE browser.
> >
> >
> > Then re-try Windows Update.
> >
> > If no joy, go back into IE browser, recheck settings for Active X, so that signed controls are set to enabled.
> > I presume you did a right-click on message bar, to allow acceptance of Active control.
> >
> > Do indicate if you are running some added security software utility that blocks or restricts ActiveX.
> > --
> > Maurice N
> > MVP Windows - Shell / User
> > -----
> >
> >
> > Dave wrote:
> > > I cannot use windows update because the bar at the top will not let me
> > > download active x control, I have reset my security settings to
> > > enable all and the problem is still there. Please help.
> >

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I have no antivirus, no firewall and no security programs and when I set the
settings to default the security settings are higher and I still can't use
autoupdate. I have just reinstalled XP hoping that would fix the problem but
no luck.
What now?
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Dave


"Maurice N ~ MVP" wrote:

> You just installed XP. What else did you install on this Windows? An antivirus? which one? Checked its settings to insure they don't block scripts or ActiveX?
>
> Did you install a security program, or firewall? Which one? Check its settings.
>
> Go into Internet Explorer > Internet Options > Security settings. Try resetting the settings back to default.
>
> --
> Maurice N
> MVP Windows - Shell / User
> -----
>
> Dave wrote:
> > What options do I have for getting this problem resolved? I just
> > installed XP and really want it to work right.
> >
> >> I have done everything that you told me to do, and still no joy.
> >> What's next? --
> >> Dave
>

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You certainly can call MS.

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Maurice N
MVP Windows - Shell / User
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Dave wrote:
> Should I call Microsoft? I really want to like XP but if I can't
> update then it's no better than ME.
>

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What about my active x problem? Can anyone help with that? While I appreciate
your suggestions as to my lack of antivirus what about my active x problem???
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Dave


"Maurice N ~ MVP" wrote:

> You have to have an Antivirus. Go to the local computer store & get one. Do not go into the internet or use email without it.
>
> Click on following link for Windows Update ( or copy and paste it into Internet Explorer browser)
> https://update.microsoft.com
>
> --
> Maurice N
> MVP Windows - Shell / User
> -----
>
> Dave wrote:
> > I have no antivirus, no firewall and no security programs and when I
> > set the settings to default the security settings are higher and I
> > still can't use autoupdate. I have just reinstalled XP hoping that
> > would fix the problem but no luck.
> > What now?
> >
> >> You just installed XP. What else did you install on this Windows?
> >> An antivirus? which one? Checked its settings to insure they don't
> >> block scripts or ActiveX?
> >>
> >> Did you install a security program, or firewall? Which one? Check
> >> its settings.
> >>
> >> Go into Internet Explorer > Internet Options > Security settings.
> >> Try resetting the settings back to default.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Maurice N
> >> MVP Windows - Shell / User
> >> -----
>
>

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Dave,

I still would like for you to try my last suggestion. And then, do this to tweak the pop-up blocker in I.E.-SP2.
From Internet Explorer main menu, select Tools, then Popup blocker, then popup blocker settings.
For address of Web site to allow, type in
*.microsoft.com

Press Add, then press Close. Try Windows Update once more.
HTH
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Maurice N
MVP Windows - Shell / User
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