Try re-registering the following .dll files
Softpub.dll
Wintrust.dll
Initpki.dll
Urlmon.dll

1. Click Start >Run and type
regsvr32 Softpub.dll
Click okay to register it
You should get a dialog box telling you that it was successful.
2. Repeat the process for the other .dll files.
3. Restart your computer and try the update site again.

Zone Err Msg: Your Current Security Settings Prohibit Running ActiveX Controls on
This Page...
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q223310/

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];174360
How to Use Security Zones in Internet Explorer





"sinjin via WindowsKB.com" <u15010@uwe> wrote in message news:561b73ff59b00@uwe...
> If anybody can help please let me know. I am trying to download the free
> MacAfee virus scan that comes with comcast. But, the ActiveX keeps getting
> blocked or if not that then parts of the program get stopped because unable
> to verify the software publisher. I have windows XP and even windows updates
> are blocked due to inability to verify software. I have tried the basics
> that Macafee recommends as far as checking my security settings, but this
> doesn't help at all. I did read that in sept. someone posted the same
> problem, but I can't find whether they ever fixed the problem. Someone
> please help.
>
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