As a primary feature of the browser Microsoft Internet Explorer, ActiveX exists to enable users to create customized Web browser programs, viewing certain files and animations that could not be viewed without ActiveX. If you encounter an error with ActiveX while viewing a Web page, you can solve the issue through repair of the ActiveX control.

What Causes the ActiveX Problems?

Typically, these issues are a result of problems within the registry—a Windows system malfunction, such as missing data files that can be detrimental to the computer. Other possible causes may be installation set-up that was incomplete or files or components that were not deleted thoroughly or properly.

How to Fix ActiveX Problems

Repair of the ActiveX control is essential to solving the issue. Resetting the ActiveX through the IE Web browser and/or resetting IE settings will enable you to view files or animations and cease the ActiveX problems.

Solution 1: Resetting the ActiveX Control

Steps:

1. Double click on the icon for Internet Explorer to open the window for the browser.
2. Select the drop-down menu for “Tools.”
3. Click “Manage Add-ons.”
4. Select the drop-down menu for “Show” and choose “Downloaded controls.”
5. Select “enable,” which will reset the ActiveX Control.
6. Close Internet Explorer.
7. Restart Internet Explorer to view the desired Web page.

Solution 2: Resetting the Internet Explorer Web Browser

Steps:

1. Double click on the icon for Internet Explorer to open the window for the browser.
2. Select the drop-down menu for “Tools.”
3. Click “Internet Options.”
4. Click on the “Advanced” tab and select the “Reset” option.
5. Select “Close and “Ok.”
6. Shut down Internet Explorer.
7. Restart Internet Explorer to view desired Web page.

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