Windows Tutorials - Herong's Tutorial Examples - v5.62, by Dr. Herong Yang
ActiveX Filtering - Controlling ActiveX Controls
This section provides a tutorial example on how to enable the ActiveX Filtering function in Internet Explorer 10 which allows you to control ActiveX controls.
What Is ActiveX Filtering? ActiveX Filtering is function supported in Internet Explorer 10 that allows to control to run or not to run ActiveX controls when browsing websites.
Here is how Microsoft describes "ActiveX Filtering":
As you browse the Web, you may encounter webpages that don't work properly unless you install an ActiveX control. ActiveX controls are powerful browser plugins that enable many rich web experiences. However, many of these controls are written by 3rd parties and Microsoft cannot guarantee their quality.
After installing an ActiveX control to use on a particular site, you may find that this control is now running on many other websites as well. Sometimes, such controls may be used to display content that you don't want to see, and they might even prevent you from having a good experience when viewing the webpage. Moreover, ActiveX controls may introduce performance, reliability, security or privacy issues while browsing.
ActiveX Filtering puts you even more firmly in control of the ActiveX controls running in your browser. When ActiveX Filtering is enabled, you can choose which websites you want to allow to run ActiveX controls. Sites you have not approved cannot run these controls, and the browser will not show prominent notifications prompting you to install or enable them.
To turn enable ActiveX Filtering in IE 10, Click Tools > Safety > ActiveX Filtering, until you see it is checked as shown below:
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