Windows XP ActiveX Control Troubleshooting

Enabling ActiveX

· Launch your Internet Explorer web browser and click the "Tools" button.

· Scroll down and click "Internet Options." Click the "Security" tab and click "Custom Level."

· Click "Prompt" under "Download signed ActiveX controls." Click "Enable" under "Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins." Click "Enable" under "Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting."

· Click "OK" to save the changes and "OK" again to close the Internet Options.

Solving ActiveX Registry Errors

· Download and install CCleaner free (see Resources).

· Launch your program after it has installed and click the "Registry" button on the left panel.

· Place a check on "ActiveX and Class Issues" and click "Scan for Issues." When the scan is complete, click "Fix selected issues." Click "Yes" to back up and save your registry.

· Click "Fix all Selected Issues" and click "OK" to repair the ActiveX errors and problems.

Uninstalling and Reinstalling ActiveX Application

· Click the Windows "Start" button and click the "Control Panel."

· Double-click "Add or Remove Programs" to open the applications and programs window.

· Scroll through and click your downloaded ActiveX application. Click "Change/Remove" and click "Yes" to remove it from your computer.

· Navigate to the website to which you downloaded the ActiveX application to reinstall it on your computer.