Managing ActiveX behavior
A number of other ActiveX configuration options are configured on a per-zone basis. Table 2 provides you with a look at the available settings that relate to ActiveX.
Table 2. ActiveX configuration behavior
|
Setting |
Description |
Internet |
Intranet |
Trusted |
|---|
|
Allow Previously Unused ActiveX Controls To Run Without Prompt |
If an ActiveX control already ran once, allow it to run again without prompting the user. |
Disable |
Enable |
Enable |
|
Automatic Prompting For ActiveX Controls |
By default, a user is notified in the information bar that an
ActiveX control is needed for an operation and is then provided with an
opportunity to install it. Enabling this option bypasses the
information bar and asks the user directly if the control should be
installed. |
Disable |
Enable |
Disable |
|
Download Signed ActiveX Controls |
Allows the user to download ActiveX controls that have a valid
signature. These are generally considered safer than unsigned controls. |
Prompt User |
Prompt User |
Prompt User |
|
Download Unsigned ActiveX Controls |
Allows the user to download ActiveX controls that have not been signed. These are generally considered high-risk controls. |
Disable |
Disable |
Disable |
|
Initialize And Script ActiveX Controls Not Marked As Safe For Scripting |
This setting is rarely used except when troubleshooting. |
Disable |
Disable |
Disable |
|
Only Allow Approved Domains To Use ActiveX Without Prompting |
This policy setting controls whether the user is prompted to allow
ActiveX controls to run on websites other than the website that
installed the ActiveX control. |
Enable |
Disable |
Disable |
|
Run ActiveX Controls And Plugins |
This setting is the master switch for ActiveX controls. When
enabled, other ActiveX settings control behavior. When disabled, no
ActiveX activity can take place. |
Enable |
Enable |
Enable |
|
Script ActiveX Controls Marked As Safe For Scripting |
This setting is rarely used except when troubleshooting. |
Enable |
Enable |
Enable |
