Re: ActiveX Problem

From: Marko (Marko_at_mmct.net)
Date: 11/29/04 

Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 11:45:52 -0500

I have the same problem and it happened in the middle of windows
updating, no other software can be responsible

I have tried several solutions seen above in this group to no avail,
Here are the details of what happened, note at the end the registering
of dlls which triggered the latest mess, I previously posted them on the
update newsgroup:

Last week I updated this Win2k system including the GDI detection tool
(KB973374). It sent me immediately to the office 2000 update, the reboot
notice for windows update got buried. So I rebooted after all the updates.

Then when I returned to windows update there were 3 additional critical
updates (KB841356, 840987, 841533). They downloaded, appeared to
install, then I get a failure notice: No Updates were installed, updates
failed to install.

I tried them one at a time ortogether and they fail.
I installed less important updates and tried again and they fail
Installed DirectX 9.0c end-user runtime and tried again and not only do
they fail, but DirextX shows up again in update.

so now I have 3 critical updates failing to install and DirectX
installing perfectly but not registring as such.

so then I follow some instructions regarding reregistering dlls which
makes things worse: when I go to windows update I get "Your current
security settings prohibit running ActiveX controls on this page"
followed by a page saying I need administrator priviledges. I am using
the administrator account and tried various solution to the active X
thing, reset security to medium, it was but..., I set windows update up
as a trusted site, nothing works (although I am not sure I have the
right sites and https settings).

any ideas how to fix this?

Jan Il wrote:
> Hi Steve :-)
>
> Then it appears that something then is blocking it somewhere. Let's take
> care of the first problem you mentioned and see if it helps with the second.
> If not, then we can look at that afterward, but, I'll check it out while you
> work through the following. :-)
>
> 1. Try temporarily disabling your firewall to see if HTTPS then works
> correctly.
> 2. You may have other software installed that is blocking ActiveX content.
> 3. An option in anti-spyware software you installed and enabled.
> 4. 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.
> 5. 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.
> 6. It may be that you installed lots of other stuff that will affect the web
> over which IE has no control.
>
> also......
>
> If you have Norton anything, disable it, or better, uninstall it, and see if
> that helps. If not, then you can reinstall it. Also check for and disable
> any flash, micromedia, ActiveX blockers, or popup blockers in any 3rd party
> toolbars, such as Google, MSN or Yahoo toolbars or the Yahoo Companion. If
> you have Companion, uninstall it as it has been know to cause a variety of
> problems.
>
> 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...............
>
> You cannot open a new Internet Explorer window or nothing occurs after you
> click a link
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;281679
>
> ActiveX Error Message
> http://www.kccsoft.com/etraining/technical.asp#activex
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/acxen.htm
>
> ActiveX problems in IE
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers3.htm#activex
>
> See: "Various Registry Fixes."
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>
> or........
>
> Troubleshooting: Your current security settings prohibit running Active X
> controls
> http://www.switcharoozoo.com/tshoot.htm
>
> Now, here's a little test that will let you know if your ActiveX is working
> or set properly:
>
> Test Your ActiveX Installation
> http://www.pcpitstop.com/testax.asp
>
> When you first open the site you'll get a box that asks if your want to
> allow the ActiveX, say no. Then you'll get the box that tells you that the
> page may not display correctly...s'alright. Then follow the instructions
> there and see if it helps.
>
> If not......try the following:
>
> Your current security settings prohibit running Active X controls
> http://www.auburn.edu/oit/support/employees/browsers/ht_ie6_browser_medium_security.php
>
> 223310 - Your Current Security Settings Prohibit Running ActiveX Controls
> on This Page...
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/q223/3/10.asp&NoWebContent=1
>
> also.....
>
> Clearing the TIF Cache -
>
> Safely Delete the Temporary Internet Files
> http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm
>
> 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.
>
> It is also very possible that You may have a hijacker, malware, spyware or
> parasites on your system causing this problem. Thus, in addition to running
> your updated anti-virus program, you should do the following to be sure none
> of these are present on your system. Although you may have already run one
> or more of the programs, please do so again according to the instructions
> below. Some variants of malware can replicate themselves over and over if
> not removed properly. Please follow all instructions carefully to be sure
> your system is
> thoroughly cleaned:
>
> Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> Be sure to run CWShredder, Ad-aware and Spybot.
> If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
> with the details and any error messages.
> (or Spybot - Search and Destroy DSO Exploit Fix 1.3.1 TX)
> http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4392.html
> Also be sure to use the HijackThis. Please do not post your log to this
> newsgroup, but to the HiJackThis Support Forum
> http://www.hijackthis.de/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=10&guestlanguageid=4
> or the Aumha HiJackThis forums
> http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
> to allow the experts there to evaluate your log and advise you of the
> necessary steps to clean your system.
>
> Also this program searches for hidden .dlls that recreate the malware.
>
> About Buster:
> http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4289.html
>
>
> CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs
> below, download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
> http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
> (if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may kill
> your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
> enable you to regain your connection.
>
> Also, get a copy of WINSOCKXPFIX available at:
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
> and
> WinsockXP Fix- WinXP
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
> Also, with instructions, at
> http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm
> also
> From LavaSoft- all versions of Windows-
> http://digital-solutions.co.uk/lavasoft/whndnfix.zip
> also ....
> (NOTE: It is reported that in XP SP2, the command netsh winsock reset
> will fix this problem without the need for these programs.)
>
> or ........
>
> Winsock Fix Utility
> http://www.dfwonline.net/files/WinsockFix.zip
>
> Also.........
>
> Courtesy of Jim Byrd -
>
> Download Sysclean.com, from Trend Micro, here:
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp along with the latest pattern
> file, here:
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp
> Be sure to read the "How-to" info here:
> http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/products/tsc/readme.txt
> You might also want to get Art's updater, SYS-UP.Zip, here for future
> updating of these: http://home.epix.net/~artnpeg/.
> (If you download and use the updater from the beginning, it will
> automatically handle downloading the other files. Place them in a dedicated
> folder after appropriate unzipping, and then run. This scan may take a long
> time, as Sysclean is VERY extensive and thorough
>
> and......
>
> NOTE: If you can not download these programs from the Internet, if your PC
> has CD read capabilities, go to another computer with CD-ROM burning
> capabilities. Create a folder on the hard drive of the other computer called
> HOLD, download the programs to that folder, then burn that folder to a CD.
> Copy the HOLD folder to your HD and then install the programs from there
> and run them. After you have IE access again, update all programs where
> possible to get the latest definitions and run them again in Safe Mode to be
> sure there are no lingering items on the system.
>
> also...........
>
> Additional information on how to protect your PC:
> The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> More security tips at http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm
>
> If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
> with the details and any error messages.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Jan :)
> Smiles are meant to be shared,
> that's why they're so contagious.
>
> Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
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>
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>
>
>
> <Steve@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EFD6F111-8E87-4D0B-9764-3D100AC8437B@microsoft.com...
>
>>Hi Jan, I did exactly what you said below except for the message "Allow
>>active content to run in files on My Computer - Windows XP Service Pack
>
> 2:"
>
>>I don't have service pack 2 installed yet. I tried to locate Allow active
>>content to run in files on my computer, but could not locate. I tried to
>>update windows again with no success. I received the same message about
>>activeX .
>>
>>Steve
>>
>>"Jan Il" wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Hi Steve :-)
>>>
>>>Try the following and see if it helps:
>>>
>>>Set your Security to Med.
>>>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
>>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this
>
> thread
>
>>>with the details and any error messages.
>>>
>>>Hope this helps
>>>
>>>Jan :)
>>>Smiles are meant to be shared,
>>>that's why they're so contagious.
>>>
>>>Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
>>>Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
>
> readers.
>
>>>How to make a good newsgroup post:
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>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>" <Steve@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>news:EADCC1A2-8A8E-437E-9FD5-30DF4AFA9F11@microsoft.com...
>>>
>>>>Hopefully someone can assist me with this problem I am having. I am
>>>>currently running windows XP and I have not downloaded service pack 2
>
> yet.
>
>>>I
>>>
>>>>run internet explorer 6. I tried clicking on update windows, so that
>
> I
>
>>>could
>>>
>>>>download service pack 2 and any other updates needed and I received a
>>>
>>>message
>>>
>>>>saying "Your current security settings prohibit running activeX
>
> controls
>
>>>on
>>>
>>>>this page. As a result, the page may not display correctly". I did a
>>>
>>>search
>>>
>>>>on this problem and I tried all the different security settings I
>
> could
>
>>>find,
>>>
>>>>but no luck. Please any assitance would be great.
>>>>
>>>>I am also having a second problem and i'm not sure if they are
>
> related.
>
>>>I
>>>
>>>>downloaded directX 9.0c from microsoft. I then double clicked on the
>
> file
>
>>>to
>>>
>>>>install and I receive a message that says "A cabinet file necessary
>
> for
>
>>>>installation cannot be trusted" with a ok button. Any help will be
>>>>appreciated.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks for reading,
>>>>Steve
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
> 

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