ActiveX ??

xhilareex · 06-12-2005, 04:08 PM

i'm really not that great with computer.. and i wanted to kno.. what is ActiveX? should i have it? how do i get it?

thanx!!
Hilary <3

ebackhus · 06-12-2005, 04:16 PM

ActiveX is an Internet and Web technology developed by Microsoft. it allows for scripts and small programs to be run from within websites. It's what powers Windows Update and many other Web-based utilities.

xhilareex · 06-12-2005, 04:45 PM

so do i need it? and how do i get it?

**UncleMacro** · 06-12-2005, 04:58 PM

If you are running a non-ancient version of Internet Explorer on a Windows PC, then you have it. If something is saying that you need ActiveX, then either you are using a different browser, running a non-PC, or have ActiveX disabled (a good idea in my opinion).

**Fox** · 06-12-2005, 05:50 PM

Yep, ActiveX is not only a MS-only scripting tool, it is pretty much the method used to get spyware onto your computer.

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xhilareex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 10 OS: winXP	ActiveX ?? i'm really not that great with computer.. and i wanted to kno.. what is ActiveX? should i have it? how do i get it? thanx!! Hilary <3

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ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,249 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	ActiveX is an Internet and Web technology developed by Microsoft. it allows for scripts and small programs to be run from within websites. It's what powers Windows Update and many other Web-based utilities. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

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xhilareex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 10 OS: winXP	ok... so do i need it? and how do i get it?

06-12-2005, 04:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
UncleMacro TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,133 OS: Vista SP1 My System	If you are running a non-ancient version of Internet Explorer on a Windows PC, then you have it. If something is saying that you need ActiveX, then either you are using a different browser, running a non-PC, or have ActiveX disabled (a good idea in my opinion).

06-12-2005, 05:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Yep, ActiveX is not only a MS-only scripting tool, it is pretty much the method used to get spyware onto your computer.