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First,
let me set things straight...
You
do not need to download ActiveX! It is as much a part of Internet Explorer as the address bar is. It is a built-in component of Internet Explorer. So, you do not need to download it! Rather, there are reasons your ActiveX is not working that I have detailed in the following article.
In
this article I will will cover...
What is ActiveX?
ActiveX
is a Microsoft technology that is used for interprocess
communication. It was first introduced to Windows in 1996 as an
extended development to existing Microsoft technologies that would
provide applications and programs with the framework for defining
reuseable software components as well as define the rules and
procedures for sharing those components with other users over a
network. This technology allows for one application to utilize a
piece of software, finish with it and then pass it on to another
application to complete an operation. Essentially, ActiveX technology
is the recycling of software for use by other applications. ActiveX
is not like a programming language so much as it is more similar to a
set of rules and guidelines for applications that share software
components. ActiveX has become very common due to it's implementation
on the web in the form of ActiveX controls.
ActiveX
controls are most notibly seen when downloading a file using the
Internet Explorer web browser. ActiveX controls are the method for
implementing ActiveX technologies. ActiveX exists only in the
Internet Explorer web browser and on Windows operating systems.
Although, similar forms of this technology exist on the web in
different design and under different names.
ActiveX
controls were intended to provide ActiveX technologies to users
everywhere in a safe and secure manner. However, there have been many
security flaws with ActiveX controls that have caused malware
infections to Windows users everywhere. Microsoft has made various
attempts at resecuring ActiveX and making it safer for use, but
fundamental flaws still exist within ActiveX that make it very
vulnerable to exploitation.
How ActiveX Problems Happen
If
you are experiencing problems or errors with ActiveX, it is most
likely caused by:
Often
times, the only problem with ActiveX are the security settings that
grant them access to Windows. Many security applications often adjust
ActiveX settings in an effort to prevent infection. The intent of
these programs is benign, but many technologies utilize ActiveX and
become non-functioning without access to it.
ActiveX
is exists only in the Internet Explorer web browser and on Windows
operating systems. It is impossible to obtain an ActiveX control
using a browser other than Internet Explorer. Browsers such as
FireFox, Chrome or Opera do not utilize ActiveX. Users operating Mac
computers cannot obtain ActiveX controls as this technology is only
utilized by the Windows operating system.
To help with these causes, along with a few other common causes for ActiveX problems, we've developed an index of guides on manually fixing common ActiveX problems. However, it should be noted that there are literally thousands of causes and fixes for ActiveX, many of which are out of the scope of the articles we write. In most cases, you can save yourself a lot of time and frustration by using an automated tool.
What you REALLY need to fix ActiveX Problems
Like I said before, you do NOT need to download ActiveX itself, it is a built-in part of your web browser. Rather, you need to diagnose and fix the reason why ActiveX isn't working. As with anything to do with computers, manually trying to find the true reasons behind your ActiveX problems can prove to be a time consuming, mind-numbing task. There are a plethora of ways to go about diagnosing your computer, but doing it with an automated tool is highly recommended. It is much safer to use an automated tool to fix your ActiveX issues, not to mention a whole lot easier and faster.
The tool WindowsAnswers.net recommends is called FixCleaner, created by SlimWare Utilities. FixCleaner is designed to repair causes of ActiveX problems, along with much, much more. More than likely, the cause of your ActiveX issue is an internal issue within your computer that you will probably not find without hours of labor, or a call to a technician. FixCleaner takes those hours and turns them into seconds -- give it a try!
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