ActiveX Issues

[Porsche_monkey]

Is it just me, or is anyone else getting this error on every pelican page?

[Porsche_monkey]

Looks like this

[Bill Verburg]

it's just you

[Dan in Pasadena]

Its just you...too!

[sig_a]

It's just Windows -- Buy a MAC

[rs6er]

Originally posted by sig_a
It's just Windows -- Buy a MAC

+1

[ianc]

It's just Windows -- Buy a MAC

-10

Pelican doesn't use any activex controls. Your machine needs looking at. Or, you could shell 2x as much $$$ for a Mac...

ianc

[ayglass]

ActiveX controls are Microsoft's answer to Java. Microsoft operating systems will recognize both because other operating systems don't use ActiveX and they need to play nice with the rest of the world. That said, there are two ways you could see that error. One is if a banner ad is adding activeX to the page (which they sometimes do to track usernames and cookies to know who looks at the ads and who clicks on them) ActiveX also allows those animated ads. The other reason you might be seeing that error is that your browser or system could be infected with a virus or trojan that's going to an activeX page in the background. These evil things do background browsing because they generate revenue for sites that pay per "click" on ads. It would be prudent to run an anti-spyware program like Adaware or SpybotSD on your system just to make sure. They are both freeware and can be downloaded. It's good to look into those odd things as they can be a sign of malware. Malware is generally badly written ;-)

Personally, I'm a linux-head. But then again I work in computer security...

[Porsche_monkey]

Thank-you Andy, that makes sense. I'll try some anti-spyware.

[WERK I]

I am assuming you may be using a PC in the corporate environment? IS departments having been restricting ActiveX, because of the vulnerability mentioned above. You can change your ActiveX setting by going into IE and use "Internet Options" in the pulldown menu. Go to the "security" tab and select "internet". Check to see if "Download signed ActiveX controls" is disabled. Select "prompt" or "enable". Your IS department may not like you tampering with the controls. Also, this may work for your current browsing session, the next day it may be back to disabled.

[Porsche_monkey]

Dave: This is my home computer, work computer is fine .

I tried all the ActiveX settings to no avail, that's why I think it's a virus.

[WERK I]

Less likely a virus, never heard of one turning OFF ActiveX controls. More likely spyware or adware trying to track your browsing habits. Try AVG....they really have compact efficient detectors.

[charlesbahn]

I'll second AVG.

[Porsche_monkey]

My virus protector expired several months ago, my kids didn't think that was important. I guess whatever is happening is doesn't affect music downloads and MSN chat.