Learning how to install Active X control in Windows is very simple. An Active X controller is a small program that is used to enhance Internet browsing. These controls make it easy to install security updates from Microsoft Update or watch video and animation. If you're missing a needed Active X control, a Web page will often tell you where to find it when content fails to load.
Installing Active X Components
When you visit a site that requires an Active X control, a popup will appear, usually at the top of the browser window, to ask if you want to download the Active X control needed to view the page. Decide whether you want to download the Active X control or not. If you trust the Web site, download it. If you suspect the Web site may be virus-ridden, do not download the additional control.
Risks of Downloading and Installing an Active X Control
Unscrupulous people can program adware, spyware and viruses into Active X controls. Adware puts unwanted ads on your computer, usually in the form of popups. Spyware may gather personal information and transmit it to others, enabling password or identity theft. Most spyware simply tracks your browsing habits, but some may take passwords and other personal information. A virus could e-mail itself to everyone in your address book, or it can damage your hard drive and directories to the point where your computer stops working. Think twice before you download an Active X control, especially if you'll only need it to access one Web site.
Installing the Active X Control
When you click the option to install the Active X control, your browser will automatically get the proper control for the page you are trying to view and place it in your Active X directory. You may have to reload to page to view it properly. If you need to restart your browser, a popup will appear asking you if you want to restart.
If you decide you do not want a particular Active X control on your computer, open the Add-on manager to find it. Depending on the control, you will be given an option to disable it or delete it.
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