Re: Recommended security level for this zone is Medium

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From: Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE/OE (franksaunders_at_mvps.org)
Date: 01/24/05


Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 10:44:09 -0600


"rjjannt" <rjjannt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:852CC95C-4F2A-476C-9CA3-71655D3F98E2@microsoft.com...
>I have installed xp Service pack 2
> Tools/internet options/security tab/Internet Zone.
> When I try to move the slider to a less secure setting I get error."The
> recommended Security level for this zone if Medium".
> I cannot view ActiveX programs from some Websites because of this setting.
> I went into the custom settings and turned on all activeX options to allow
> and also changed the zone to low but Xp security settings will not change,
> it
> defaults back to a secure setting. I went into the registry and changed
> the
> internet lockdown zones to 1. I still cannot overide Microsoft's security
> settings.
> Does anyone know how to override the medium security setting that is
> standerd in service pack 2.
> Thank bob

Click Custom Level and enable the ActiveX settings you wish to enable.

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