How to install a cab(ActiveX) file manually?

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Kevin Li

Hi, guys, I don't know what's wrong with my IE6, I have restored all options
to default settings, but I still cannot use an ActiveX control within IE
browser. No any popup windows or prompts that inform me to install this cab,
but however, it works well on other computers.

I can download the cab file via the URL detailed in the HTML souce code, but
I don't know how to install this cab file. I believe there must be a way, so
how?
 
Hi Kevin:-)

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, and I'm not sure I
fully understand the problem with the ActiveX Control, but, try the
following and see if it helps:

If the Security level is set to high then it will be blocking ActiveX
controls: Set the Security level to Medium.

View the Browsers How-to regarding updating your browser security settings.
http://www.auburn.edu/oit/support/employees/browsers/ht_ie6_browser_medium_security.php
and Setting your browser to medium-level security

These settings are good for XP. The wording should be close for other
systems
as well:

Go to Control Panel>Internet Options
Click on the Security tab>Custom level button
Make sure settings are as follows.

Download signed ActiveX Controls>set to Prompt
Download unsigned ActiveX Controls>set to Disable
Initialize and script ActiveX Controls not marked as safe>set to Disable
Run ActiveX Controls and pluggins>set to Enable
Script ActiveX Controls marked safe for scripting>set to Enable
Java permissions>set to High
Launching programs and files in a IFRAME > Prompt
Installation of Desktop items> Prompt
Navigate sub-frames across different domains>Prompt

or.....

1. You may have other software installed that is blocking ActiveX content.
2. An option in anti-spyware software you installed and enabled.
3. Could be a BHO (browser helper object) that you installed to provide
additional protection; use BHO Demon to see them, or use Spybot's tools to
list them.
4. You may have used SpywareBlaster to install kill switches in the registry
so certain ActiveX controls will not run, and you've hit one of those
malware AX controls.
5. It may be that you installed lots of other stuff that will affect the web
over which IE has no control.
6. It may be that the developer of the website has programmed something into
the page that is causing the problem. You will have to contact the
webmaster and let them know.

also....

Allow active content to run in files on My Computer - Windows XP Service
Pack 2:
http://www.winxptutor.com/lmzunlock.htm

Zone Err Msg: Your Current Security Settings Prohibit Running ActiveX
Controls on This Page...
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q223310/

and.....

This happens if the Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins setting is disabled
for the My Computer Zone. Follow these steps to disable the restriction.

Click Start, Run and type REGEDIT

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
Settings\Zones\0

In the right-pane, double-click the value 1200 and change it's value to 0
(if it has a different value than 0)

Disable the Script Debugger in IE (Line 142) - Win XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

also.......

ActiveX Error Message
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/acxen.htm

or........

If you have McAfee:

Disable the McAfee ActiveX controls Applet filters in the Internet Filter
window when you select Customize your VShield settings

"Your current security settings prohibit running Active X controls on this
page. As a result pages may not display correctly."
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/acxen.htm
or
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN;Q319585&LN=EN

or...........

Be sure your Java is "Enabled."

To enable Java, take these steps:
Internet Explorer User:
From the Menu bar, select Tools.
Select Internet Options.
Select Security.
Internet.
Click Custom Level.
Scroll down the Security Settings box to Microsoft VM, then Java Permission,
select Medium Safety. Click OK.
A prompt box will now appear asking "Warning... Are you sure you want to
change the security settings for this zone? Yes/No." Click Yes.
Click OK.


Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - Windows IE [AumHa]
Data/Comp Technology
www.datacomptech.com
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