Windows Update Question

Checkout · Jul 10, 2002

When I've got all my security packages active, I can't access Windows Update. I get:

Windows Update is the online extension of Windows that helps you get the most out of your computer.

Windows Update uses ActiveX Controls and active scripting to display content correctly and to determine which updates apply to your computer.

To view and download updates for your computer, your Internet Explorer security settings must meet the following requirements:

Security must be set to medium or lower
Active scripting must be set to enabled
The download and initialization of ActiveX Controls must be set to enabled
Note These are default settings for Internet Explorer.

To check your Internet Explorer security settings

On the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, click Internet Options.
Click the Security tab.
Click the Internet icon, and then click Custom Level.
Make sure the following settings are set to Enable or Prompt:
Download signed ActiveX Controls
Run ActiveX Controls and plug-ins
Script ActiveX Controls marked safe for scripting
Active scripting
Click to expand...

Question: Why can't I add a "trusted site" which isn't HTTPS? Am I missing something here?

Prince_Serendip · Jul 10, 2002

Hi Checkout! I cannot answer your question directly but I have some experience with Windows Updates. I disabled it because my system is so fussy about new stuff. I also wanted to check the update before it got carved in stone. Can't uninstall. So, I download my updates manually and install them myself. I have also gotten rid of most of the ActiveX on this system, and wherever possible I avoid it. Your Security apps would knock out most ActiveX programs. You obviously have excellent security! (Sorry, I couldn't answer your question.)

TonyKlein · Jul 10, 2002

Checkout,

To be able to add trusted sites that are NOT https, remove the check mark at 'server verification'

See screen shot (excuse my Dutch ! )

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Checkout · Jul 11, 2002

Neat, Tony. Thanks!

TonyKlein · Jul 11, 2002

Pleasure!

Cheers, Tony

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