i hadn't got so far as trying to "fix" it, as i didn't know if it was actually a problem, but thanks for the link. that makes things clear.
btw, that appears to be the reg setting for downloading unsigned active x controls, which i have set in IE to "disable" has something...
having installed spybotS&D, then spywareblaster, then browsed the web for a while, i ran S&D, and it picked up the reg entries below. can...
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