Windows Tutorials - Herong's Tutorial Examples - v5.62, by Dr. Herong Yang
ActiveX Filtering - Controlling ActiveX on Silverlight
This section provides a tutorial example on how to enable the ActiveX Filtering function in Internet Explorer 10 to stop Microsoft Silverlight Plug-in.
In the previous tutorial, we learned that ActiveX Filtering control can stop Adobe Flash Plug-in. Now let's test on other ActiveX controls.
1. Turn off ActiveX Filtering by clicking Tools > Safety > ActiveX Filtering until it's unchecked.
2. Go to http://ie.microsoft.com/testdrive/browser/activexfiltering/
3. Review the third example. It is running an ActiveX control called Silverlight Plug-in, which plays video clip.
4. Now turn on ActiveX Filtering by clicking Tools > Safety > ActiveX Filtering until it's checked.
5. Reload the page again by pressing Ctrl-R.
6. Review the third example again. ActiveX control, Silverlight Plug-in, is not running any more. A black box is displayed.
See the comparison of ActiveX Filtering on and off results:
As you can see from these 2 tutorials, ActiveX Filtering is nice function in IE 10. You should enable it to prevent ActiveX controls from running for more secure browsing.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Microsoft Windows
Introduction to Windows Explorer
►Introduction to Internet Explorer
What Is Internet Explorer (IE)
Installing Internet Explorer (IE) 10
Deleting Browsing History in IE 10
Settings on Browsing History in IE 10
Enabling Tracking Protection Personalized List
Examples of "Tracking Contents"
ActiveX Filtering - Controlling ActiveX Controls
ActiveX Filtering - Controlling ActiveX on Adobe Flash
►ActiveX Filtering - Controlling ActiveX on Silverlight
"Paint" Program and Computer Graphics
GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program
JPEG Image File Format Quality and Size
GIF Image File Format and Transparent Background
"WinZip" - ZIP File Compression Tool
"WinRAR" - RAR and ZIP File Compression Tool
FTP Server, Client and Commands
"FileZilla" - Free FTP Client and Server
Web Server Log Files and Analysis Tool - "Analog"
Spyware Adware Detection and Removal
IE Addon Program Listing and Removal
Vundo (VirtuMonde/VirtuMundo) - vtsts.dll Removal
Trojan and Malware "Puper" Description and Removal
VSToolbar (VSAdd-in.dll) - Description and Removal
Spybot - Spyware Blocker, Detection and Removal
Setting Up and Using Crossover Cable Network
Home Network Gateway - DSL Modem/Wireless Router
Windows Task Manager - The System Performance Tool
"tasklist" Command Line Tool to List Process Information
"msconfig" - System Configuration Tool
Configuring and Managing System Services
Windows Registry Key and Value Management Tools