Windows Security Update CD programs not running!

[Sherry22]

Well I got it....but I am having a problem. I keep getting warnings that my current security settings prohibit running active x.....I changed all the settings and still get the warnings :( The programs on the cd just will not run.

[Detox]

Hi Sherry, and welcome to Wilders! I've split your post off of the "order the Windows Update CD" simply because I didn't think anyone would notice it there. I'm not sure what would be happening to you, but I'm moving this post to where it should get the proper attention....

Detox

[Tassie_Devils]

HI Sherry. Welcome from me also.

This is probably a wild stab in the dark, but are you running Spybot S&D and have the IE Control Panel locked. [I have never tried it, and do not know if you can still access it but changes won't take affect]

Also, maybe a screen capture of a warning, it may indicate if you have a program that is 'helping' you to secure your system.

Just a wild stab..

If running SpybotS&D, go to SpybotS&D Settings/Immunize/ then check like my pic.

Cheers, TAS

[Sherry22]

The error is : Your current security settings prohibit running activeX controls on this page. As a result, the page may not display properly. I have gotten that error on websites before and if i want to see thier pages i just add them to the trusted sites or change the settings. But in this case I am not online. I just put the cd in the drive and that page comes up where you can click the windows security advisor button or the install updates button. I can click either of those and get the same error. I have tried changeing the IE settings and that had no effect.

I do have spybot but cannot seem to find that option that is shown in your pic.

[gerardwil]

Hi,

You will have to start SB in advanced mode for changing that.
If you have the latest version then look under tools to achieve that.
On the other hand i doubt that will resolve your prob but give it a try.

Gerard

[Tassie_Devils]

Yes Gerard, I highly doubt it also, as I said a stab in the dark. :-\

Sherry, sorry cannot help any further, as if you are sure you don't have any other programs that auto blocks ActiveX, then it's a mystery, but probably something silly that's been overlooked.

TAS

[Pieter_Arntz]

Hi Sherry22,

A long shot, but could you do a Find Files for COMCAT.DLL
Let me know where you find it and what the version numbers are.

Regards,

Pieter

[Sherry22]

Found in c\windows\system32
version5.0.2600.1

I still cannot find that section in spybot either...pretty sure i have the latest version of it. I do not remember getting any other active x blocking stuff..lol but if i did it a while back i might not remember anyway. Thanks for all the help :)

[Sherry22]

Ah hah finally found that spbot section. That option was NOT checked and i did not have the broswer helper that blocks downloads installed. I do have spywarblaster also..not updated to the new version yet though. Is there any other settings somewhere on the computer that i might have messed up sometime that would make active x not work?