ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer

If you have completed the steps in our Enabling Flash Player in Internet Explorer 9 FAQ and continue to have problems seeing Flash content, please see the following video and instructions to learn how to disable ActiveX Filtering.
Please click here for an HTML5 version of this video: YouTube HTML5 HD Link
Internet Explorer 9 and ActiveX Filtering
ActiveX Filtering is a new feature for Internet Explorer 9 which allows you to browse the Web without running any ActiveX controls. Flash Player is an ActiveX control and when filtering is enabled Flash content will not be displayed on a webpage.
When you visit a webpage that contains ActiveX controls, and filtering is enabled, IE will display a "circle with slash" icon (see screenshot below) in the address bar to indicate that controls have been filtered.
Flash content and video will not be displayed on the page until you have disabled ActiveX filtering. Fortunately, you have a few options for enabling ActiveX content.
Disable ActiveX Filtering for all websites
Open Internet Explorer 9 and click on the gears icon in the upper right corner of the window.
Select the Safety Menu, and then uncheck the ActiveX Filtering menu item.
Alternately you can also access this via the Tools menu on the menu bar, then unchecking ActiveX Filtering.
Disable ActiveX Filtering for individual websites that you trust
Navigate to a page with blocked content, noted with the circle with slash icon.
Click the circle with slash icon
Click the "Turn off ActiveX Filtering" button

Me too. Thanks a million, Chris. Without you, I would go crazy pulling my hair off.
I tried everything I possible could, you name it, I did it, but I was kept advised to download
and install the latest flash version. The next step I would try to uninstall IE9 and re-install IE8,
because I did not have such an issue when I was using IE8. If this fails, I would even try to
buy a new computer. Finally, I came across this forum and find your answer.
I follow your instructions, and finally I DID IT. I can see all videos now.
Many many thanks to you Chris. You save me a lot of work and money.

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ActiveX settings in Internet Explorer for ZCI

Hi all,
regarding to SAP Note 766191 ACF needs several ActiveX components activated to work within a WebDynpro.
I searched the SAP Notes database for similar notes regarding ZCI but didn't found any.
After try and error I found out that ZCI needs the same ActiveX settings in the Internet Explorer like ACF as well.
But the customer has all ActiveX components deactivated, so my question is:
Is there an alternative for ActiveX or is ActiveX a must for working with IF (within WebDynpro)?
Kind regrards,
Alex

Hello Maarten,
sadly, your answer didn't help, because this is the same what SAP says.
But "After try and error I found out that ZCI needs the same ActiveX settings in the Internet Explorer like ACF as well."
This is the reality on my test system. I created a ZCI form, added the necessary scripting, changed the layout type for the form / for the WebDynpro ABAP to ZCI / native and it only works pretty fine as long as I have the named ActiveX components activated...
Maybe you would like to test it on one of your systems, I would be interessted if you had the same problem when deactivating the ActiveX components.
Besides, my test system is the SAP NW2004s Trial Version with SP12 right here from the SDN and I connected another Trial Version of NW2004s with a Java Stack.
Kind regards,
Alex

Active X filtering in Internet Explorer 10

Hi everyone
Using Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, IE10 and Flash 11.9.900.117.
I've been having problems with Flash Player for a while. Although it was installing OK, it wasn't working and the Adobe help pages indicated it was not installed or not enabled though it was. I tried all the advice on the Adobe site, reinstalling it numerous times, clearing caches and verifying IE security settings, but nothing worked. Eventually I tried disabling Active X filtering, even though that support article states it relates only to IE9, and that sorted it. Has anyone else encountered this issue, and does the support page about ActiveX and IE9 need to be updated to also include IE10?
Kind regards, Alain

ActiveX filtering applies to ALL versions of IE from 9 up, which now includes 10 and 11. Numerous people have encountered issues with ActiveX filtering. It's a nearly twenty-year-old technology (developed for Windows 95) that the entire browser world has long ago abandoned, except for Microsoft. ActiveX is a Windows dependent component that applications like Office, Visual Studio and Windows Media Player use to enable hyperlinking and downloads of web content. Basically, IE 9, 10 and 11 are using the same code that IE 2 had in 1996. That's why you're constanly asked if you want to save or run things you download instead of just downloading them. It's one of the primary reasons I refuse to use IE.

How to install and use Flash Player with Windows 7 64-bit edition and Internet Explorer 8.

1. Click the Start button.
2. Search for Internet Explorer.
3. Do not click on "Internet Explorer (64-bit)" or "Internet Explorer (No Add-ons).
4. Click on "Internet Explorer."
5. That will open Internet Explorer 8, 32-bit edition.
6. Now you can download, install, and use Flash Player. (It is used automatically on websites that support it.)
7. In the future, make sure you don't use Internet Explorer 64-bit edition. Delete any Internet Explorer shortcut icons that you were formally using. Make sure that any Internet Explorer icons that you now use, are opening the 32-bit edition. To see what edition you are using, click the question mark near the upper-right corner of a webpage and click "About Internet Explorer." If you don't see "64-bit" on the popup, that means you are using the 32-bit edition.

If you can not see the moving sphere: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/155/tn_15507.html
Check the following:
Enabling Flash Player in Internet Explorer 9
ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer 9
Also check this:
In I.E.9, click Tools, click Internet options, click Security tab, ensure that the Internet security level is Medium-high.

If I close out Internet Explorer, how do I access Flash Player?

Whenever I try to install FP, I am instructed to close out all programs, including I E. If I do this, how do I access FP?

Download the following files by right clicking and selecting "Save target as".
Flash Player Uninstaller
Flash Player for ActiveX (Internet Explorer)
Save ALL files to your Downloads folder - DO NOT RUN anything yet.
Reboot your system.
BEFORE opening anything else, go to your Downloads folder and run the UNINSTALLER to remove all instances of Flash Player.
Next, run the ActiveX Installer to replace yoru Flash Player Plugin for IE.
Once everything is installed, see:Enabling Flash Player in Internet Explorer and: ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer to make 100% sure that Flash Player is enabled and NOT being blocked by ActiveX controls.

I have Internet Explorer 7, not 9. I have downloaded Flash Player 12 and am unable to use the web.

I have Internet explorer 7, not 9. I have downloaded flash player 12, and am able to use it on website, "American Greetings," but am unable to use it to send or receive cards on website, "JacquieLawson.com." Why not? I am very frustrated and wonder if I need to get a computer person to help me - darn. I am older, and they are so expensive. Please, someone, help me! Karen K

Karen,
See: Enabling Flash Player in Internet Explorer
and: Disabling ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer
Usually it's the ActiveX that keeps JaquieLawson from working.

YouTube stops on Firefox & Chrome after a few second or none at all but Internet Explorer works?

This just started to happening a week ago.
Internet explorer load the video in a instant.
I reinstall the flash player like 5 times but it seems like it didnt fix the problem.
I have a 50/25MBPS connection so I don't know why it doesn't load.
I can use site like twitch tv with no problem, Its just youtube
Clear the cache and cookies didn't help.
Any idea what is wrong?

IE has its own Plugin (ActiveX) independent of FF and Chrome.
Chrome has ITS OWN plugin as well, independent of the other two.
Firefox uses the (non-ActiveX, non-PepperFlash) plugin.
This is a bunch of stuff, but it's pretty quick to do:
Download the following files by right clicking and selecting "Save target as" or "Save Link as".
Flash Player Uninstaller
Flash Player for ActiveX (Internet Explorer)
Flash Player Plug-in (All other browsers)
Save ALL files to your Downloads folder - DO NOT RUN anything yet.
Reboot your system.
BEFORE opening anything else, go to your Downloads folder and run the UNINSTALLER to remove all instances of Flash Player.
Next, run the ActiveX Installer.
Lastly, run the Installer for other browsers.
Once Flash Player is installed go to: http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/alternates/#sp
Download BOTH files, the one on the right FIRST by right clicking and selecting "Save target as"... the other by clicking and following the steps to dwonload the FULL ActiveX installer.
Once everything is installed, see:Enabling Flash Player in Internet Explorer and: ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer to make 100% sure that Flash Player is enabled and NOT being blocked by ActiveX controls.

Is Adobe Flash Player compatible with Internet Explorer 10?

Ever since I upgraded to I.E.10, Flash Player 11. has not been working at all. I am constantly reminded to get Flash Player (already in my system!) in order to see a video, for example. Is there a coreection for this?

When troubleshooting problems with Internet Explorer, we recommend you review the steps outlined in these two FAQs:
Enabling Flash Player in Internet Explorer - http://forums.adobe.com/thread/885448
ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer - http://forums.adobe.com/thread/867968
Please let us know if this helps.

Enabling Flash Player in Internet Explorer

If you’re having problems viewing Flash content on the Web using Internet Explorer 9 or higher, even though you’re sure Flash Player is installed, it may be because the Flash Player Add-on has been disabled (turned off) in your browser settings.
To enable Flash Player, please follow the steps outlined below:
Please click here for an HTML5 version of this video: YouTube HTML5 HD Link
Launch Internet Explorer and navigate to http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/find-version-flash-player.html
If you see an animation playing, then Flash Player is enabled.
If you don’t see an animation playing, then Flash Player is not enabled. In that case, click on the Tools icon in the top right corner of Internet Explorer. (The icon looks like a cogwheel.)
In the drop-down menu which appears, click Manage Add-Ons.
In the dialog which appears, select Toolbars and Extensions.
In the list of Add-ons, look for “Shockwave Flash Object” – which is another name for Flash Player.
In the Status column, check to see whether Shockwave Flash Object is Disabled. If it is, click the row for Shockwave Flash Object to highlight it.
In the bottom right corner of the Manage Add-ons dialog, click the Enable button.
Close the Manage Add-ons dialog.
Click Refresh to reload the webpage. If you see the animation playing this time, then Flash Player has been successfully enabled.
If you continue to encounter problems viewing Flash content after completing these steps, please see our FAQ on ActiveX filtering.
ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer

Me too. Thanks a million, Chris. Without you, I would go crazy pulling my hair off.
I tried everything I possible could, you name it, I did it, but I was kept advised to download
and install the latest flash version. The next step I would try to uninstall IE9 and re-install IE8,
because I did not have such an issue when I was using IE8. If this fails, I would even try to
buy a new computer. Finally, I came across this forum and find your answer.
I follow your instructions, and finally I DID IT. I can see all videos now.
Many many thanks to you Chris. You save me a lot of work and money.

Adobe Flash player for Internet Explorer

hi, i successfully downloaded the Adobe Flash Player 11 ActiveX to my Internet Explorer; however, i still cant see any videos in youtube because supposedly i need to install the latest version of Adobe. If anyone can help me Please!!!!!!!!!
PS: after i downloaded the lastest version of Adobe, i got a message that the adobe installed successfully. I dont understand what could possibly be wrong. I tried to install and reinstall severals times. Thank you in Advance
Feel free to e-mail me at [email address removed]

Check
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/885448
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/867968
P.S. this is a public forum; please do not post your email address and other private data.

App-v 4.6: Internet explorer application sequenced, when Internet Explorer is started, application does not launch

Hi,
We have this app-v application which contains an activex component in Internet explorer.
I created a shortcut on Q:\application to Internet Explorer during sequencing what works fine.
The App-v application works fine as long as no Internet Explorer is started. When it IS started, it closes directly.
Please advise.
J.
Jan Hoedt
Update: this is the app-v application log:
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App shut down
[01/11/2014 10:19:29:117 ???? INF] {tid=10E8:usr=marco}
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[01/11/2014 10:19:29:157 ???? INF] {tid=10E8}
An error occurred while opening the virtual registry (section: 9), rc: 07B01F0C-0000004A
[01/11/2014 10:19:29:177 SWAP INF] {hap=2B1:app=Our Application 11.5:tid=10E8:usr=marco}
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[01/11/2014 10:19:29:532 SWAP INF] {hap=2B1:app=Our Application 11.5:tid=10E8:usr=marco}
Elapsed time for launch: 0.546 seconds
[01/11/2014 10:19:29:762 SWAP INF] {hap=2B1:app=Our Application 11.5:tid=10E8:usr=marco}
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Hello,
Add the start-up switch -noframemerging to avoid reusing existing IE sessions.
Details;
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ie/hh826025(v=vs.85).aspx
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SSRS 2014 Printer Control Icon missing in Internet Explorer 11

I'm trying to determine what the latest status is with the printer control on Internet Explorer 11.
We have a Windows 2012 Server R2 running SQL 2014 and I've installed the latest report viewer distributable (2012 server.)
In IE 11 I still cannot see the printer control icon.
Is there a known, reliable fix for this or can I just assume that the printer icon is a pre-IE 11 feature?
Thank You!

Hi Bob,
Based on my understanding, printer button is not available when previewing the report in IE11.
In Reporting Service, each user who wants to use the print feature must download and install the ActiveX control that provides client print functionality. As we tested in our environment, with ActiveX control installed, the printer button is available in
IE11 (SSRS 2014 on Windows Server 2012 R2). So in your scenario, please check if you have installed Active control. If not, please enable the setting Download signed ActiveX controls in Internet Explorer, then you can install the required control. For more
information, please refer to steps below:
1.Click Tools -> Internet options.
2.Switch to the Security tab, select the Trusted sites zone, and then click
Sites.
3.Type the URL of Report Server, click Add, and then click
Close .
4.Click the Custom level button, scroll to the ActiveX controls and plug-ins node.
5.Click Enable for Download signed ActiveX controls, and then click
OK.
If issue persists, please check if value of EnableClientPrinting is True in SSMS. Please refer to the screenshot below:
Reference:
Enable and Disable Client-Side Printing for Reporting Services
If you have any question, please feel free to ask.
Best regards,
Qiuyun Yu

Flash Player is enabled, ActiveX Filtering disabled, yet Flash videos will not play in Internet Explorer 11

I have enabled Flash Player in add-ons for Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 8.1. I also disabled ActiveX Filtering as instructed while trouble shooting... Yet, videos still will not play on webpages shown in Internet Explorer. How can I fix this, since I have already followed instructions from Adobe completely? Flash Player is supposedly already be installed in Internet Explorer 11, but it is NOT working.

Long story short, the video site is probably going to need to change their content before it works in IE11+. I'd need some links to affected pages to tell you for sure (and even then, the complexity of websites these days makes debugging pretty painful).
In the meantime, you might just want to use Chrome for the sites that otherwise don't work.

ActiveX controls not downloaded when using Internet Explorer 10

We have many legacy applications developed using ASP and VB(InterDev). Our organization is moving to use Internet Explorer 10 in the near future.
We had a IE10 compatibility testing for our legacy applications and we observed that the applications using ActiveX controls are not working. Applications works perfectly fine with the older version of Internet Explorer.
We looked for the various workarounds but we did not find any.
Some application does nothing when we click on a button to generate the report but some applications throws the below error:
<div id="x_x_imcontent"> <div style="font-size: 9pt; direction: ltr;">"ActiveX
control failed to load! -- This control is required to use the Address Book and Attachment features. Please check your browser security settings and/or contact PC Support to install the digitally signed control."</div>
</div>
We will be glad if we get any assistance on this issue.

Hi,
Please post your ActiveX feature testing scripts to the IE Web Developer forum.
(f12>Debug tab, search for ActiveX.... you should be able to find code blocks where you are feature testing for your ActiveX controls eg var ourcontrol=new ActiveX('foobar');
these code blocks will be the origin of the error messages that are injected into the page. (you can also search for where the "ActiveX control failed to load" string is in your code.)
http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/ie/en-US/home?forum=iewebdevelopment
IE10 has ActiveX filtering.... a blue circle with a line through it appears in the Address bar if any ActiveX content is blocked by Tools>ActiveX filtering.
IE10 has Enhanced protected Mode turned on by default in the Internet and Restricted Zones. I assume that you are mapping your test domain to the Intranet zone (where EPM is turned off by default and x32 bit controls are used.... if not you should see information
bars asking for permission to run the 32bit activeX controls)
Ensure you are using the Default IE security settings, (and also that you have applied the new admx files to your GPO and GPEdit control panels....)
Tools>Internet Options>Security tab, click "Reset all zones to default".
Ensure your test environment maps to the Intranet Zone (File>Properties) and that Enhanced Protected Mode is turned off for that zone (Security tab of Internet Options)
Ensure that your ActiveX controls are enabled (Tools>Manage Addons>Show all Addons) and that they have the correct permissions..... find them in the Addons manager and then click the item in the list to display their properties and permissions... at
the bottom of the Addons Properties there is a textarea with "You have approved this addon to run in the follow websites"... you testing and production domains should be listed.
For the best solutions/answers you should probably open a support ticket at support.microsoft.com so a support engineer can access your testing environment and do some tests.
Regards.
Rob^_^

Internet Explorer begins blocking out-of-date ActiveX controls

On Wednesday 6th August 2014, we announced that as part of our ongoing commitment to delivering a more secure browser, starting September 9th Internet Explorer will block out-of-date ActiveX controls. (Note: The original post stated that the ActiveX blocking
would begin on August 12th. Please refer to the addendum for further details).
Please take a look at this important update via the
blog post as well as the FAQ contained therein and commence testing within your domain.
Thanks and Regards
Mark
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ie/archive/2014/08/06/internet-explorer-begins-blocking-out-of-date-activex-controls.aspx
Mark Feetham Senior Supportability Program Manager, Internet Explorer.

Hello,
There seems to be an entry missing in the
versionlist.xml file.
There is an entry missing for wsdetect.dll (isInstalled Class ActiveX Control) from Java 1.7, I believe (there is an entry for 1.6, 1.5, 1.4 but 1.7 is missing).
Here is the relevant portion of the XML file:
<blocklistentry key="{5852f5ed-8bf4-11d4-a245-0080c6f74284}" entrytype="2">
<versionentries numberofelements="4">
<versionentry groupname="Java(TM) 1.6.0_81" filename="wsdetect.dll" productversion="6.0.810.0-6.65535.65535.65535" fileversion="6.0.810.0-6.65535.65535.65535" />
<versionentry groupname="Java(TM) 1.5.0_71" filename="JavaWebStart.dll" productversion="5.0.710.0-5.65535.65535.65535" fileversion="5.0.710.0-5.65535.65535.65535" />
<versionentry groupname="Java(TM) 1.4.2_43" filename="JavaWebStart.dll" productversion="1.4.2.430-1.4.65535.65535.65535" fileversion="1.4.2.430-1.4.65535.65535.65535" />
<versionentry groupname="Java(TM)" filename="*" productversion="*" fileversion="*" />
</versionentries>
This causes the alert prompt to appear when using Java 1.7 update 67 even though it's allowed by XML.
To reproduce, please go to a site that uses wsdetect.dll like Wikipedia (like here
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Example.ogg) and check if the prompt appears for you.

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