RE: ActiveX Programs freeze PC

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Hi Mark;
I compared the "Custom Level" settings with another computer that work and
all the setting are the same. I do NOT have any trouble accessing the sites,
just a problem of freezing after running to about 6% of the "Full Service
Scan" on Microsoft's site (http://safety.live.com). Anything else to try?
Thanks....


"Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:

That's what I meant by the "Custom Level" button. There are radio buttons to
'enable'. You might also have other security in force, like the popup
blocker, or an "Advanced" tab checkbox of one kind or another in IE, options.
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"Tex Hemke" wrote:

Hi Mark;
Thanks for the reply. I dropped the Internet Zone to "Medium" as this is as
low as it goes. There is no option for setting it to "None". I tried to run
the Microsoft Online Scanner again and it again stopped at 6%, freezing the
computer. Any other ideas?

"Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:

You are going to these sites to trust them to fix any virus you have. It
follows from that, that you can trust them not to give you a virus. You,
therefore, can afford to drop your security restrictions for running activeX
(for that site)
Add the site to your trusted zone, or if it is not an https: site, drop the
activeX security setting for the Internet Zone to none before going to the
site.
IE, Tools menu, Options, Security tab. Internet Zone icon, Custom Level
button.
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"Tex Hemke" wrote:

Hi Experts;
Running ActiveX programs like http://safety.live.com (OneCare Full Service
Scan) starts the scan for Viruses and Spyware, but only goes to about 6% and
the computer freezes. You can't move the mouse cursor or do a Ctl+Alt+Del.
The computer is completely locked up. I have tried other sites like
Trendmicro (Housecall) with similar results. The computer locks up. I have
tried the sfc /scannow, but this has NOT solved the problem.

Running Windows XP Home Edtion Service Pack 2, Pentium 4 CPU 2.26GHz, 768 MB
RAM, all Microsoft Updates have been done.

How can I solve this freezing problem. Your reply would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks....
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