Hi,
I seem to have the same kind of problems - my problem is that the Downloaded
Program Files Folder disappeared. So I am unable to run programs with
ActiveX through IE 6. Looking forward to your feedback.
--
pvg - Belgium


"Wendy Nicholls" wrote:

> Rob, I had a chance to get to this computer again today and try your
> suggestions.
>
> First, there is only a c:\windows folder, but I looked at the Download Programs
> folder there. Found two "uninstalled" or "unknown" status files in it which
> were ActiveX. There was no function to click on either of them and repair,
> etc., so I deleted the 2 files since the others in that folder indicated a
> status of Installed. I figured, hopefully correctly, that if these showed a
> status = Unknown, then they were bad.
>
> I lowered the Internet Zone security to LOW and then tried McAfee again. It is
> still "stuck" in trying to tell me that ActiveX controls are not properly
> enabled. I went through the various elements within the security controls once
> again just to be sure they were as directed by McAfee...... no luck.
>
> In meantime, I found several sites offering a free fixup program for ActiveX
> controls, and have downloaded one of those. Had to return to the city, but
> left the program running its scan to see what was missing, broken, etc. I
> should be back there some time this weekend to check on it all.
>
> Do you have any other suggestions?
>
> Rob Parsons wrote:
>
> > Hi Wendy,
> >
> > Sounds like the McAfee updates are trying to download an ActiveX control to
> > your Downloaded Program files but your security settings won't allow this or
> > the version that has been installed on your computer is damaged.
> >
> > First go to your Downloaded Program Files Folder. Use the Windows Explorer.
> > The folder should be under your Windows root directory (C:\Win)
> >
> > You are looking for damaged downloaded program files. View the details of
> > the folder and there is a column with the controls status.
> >
> > If there are damaged controls, right click on the item for options. Select
> > either the Update or Repair option.
> >
> > Second, lower your security levels to 'Low' for the Internet Zone. ( This
> > will allow you to download un-signed Active X controls. Perhaps McAffee is
> > using an Unsigned component.
> >
> > Start McAffee live update. Do its thing, Then return your internet secirity
> > level back to medium.
> >
> > Good luck.
> >
> > "Wendy Nicholls" <wendyjn@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> > news:437F3B48.EFB4734A@bellsouth.net...
> > > I have Windows 98SE running on a dial-up computer at a weekend house,
> > > and McAfee for antivirus. The IE is version 6.
> > >
> > > McAfee won't do it's updates because it is looking for certain security
> > > elements to be in place involving ActiveX. I have followed their
> > > specific steps to enable ActiveX control (Tools, Security Tab, Set to
> > > Medium and RESET, Download Signed ActiveX = Enabled; and there's another
> > > set to PROMPT per their instructions). However, it still does not
> > > work.
> > >
> > > The techs at McAfee are at a loss as to what to have me change or
> > > fix. Is there something in the registry I can delete or manually
> > > "tweak" to get the two tools to recognize each other?
> > >
>
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