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    Active X - Pop-up Blockers

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by nbn444, Jul 13, 2006.

  1. nbn444

    nbn444 Notebook Geek

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    I bought Mcafee AV, but when the "Updates Available" window 'pops' up, (annoying to start) and I click on 'Update', I get an error on Firefox, stating I need to 'cut and paste' URL into IE, (more annoying). I follow the instructions and then get a 'Pop-up OR Active X error' in IE

    I have read to avoid Active X for security reasons, so I did figure out a work around to the first annoying McAfee paid subscription problem. BTW - Nice job Mcafee, screw your paying customers that use Mozilla !!! :mad:

    Now I get the same "you need Active X' message when I have tried to update another software version, then a newer version of Java, then blah, blah ....

    Apparently Active X is one of the weakest leaks to have on your computer security wise, even by Microsoft's own admission, but some sites require it for downloads or other interactive processes ??!!

    AAARRRGHHH !! :eek:

    Please share your thoughts ...

    Do without it?

    Load it and let the worms begin?

    Will it be safe in the future, since they continue intergrating it into processes ?
     
    nbn444, Jul 13, 2006
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    firefox has an active-X extension that is performing quite well. might want to give it a try

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jul 13, 2006
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  3. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    qft Firefox FTW!!!
     
    usapatriot, Jul 14, 2006
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  4. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    You must have other software issues. Once I installed the pluging for MaAfee, never a problem.

    You may have over load your Firefox extensions.
    I know there are over 1000 extension, but you don't need them all.
     
    blue68f100, Jul 14, 2006
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  5. nbn444

    nbn444 Notebook Geek

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    Thanks for the responses. If I load Active X, all the above issues will go away.

    But I guess my issue is the security breach to your computer posed when loading and using Active X. I have read quite a bit of information on the internet stating to avoid it unless you really have to use it.

    So I have been avoiding it, but apparently you guys are not that concerned about running it? Maybe they have minimized the risks?

    Thanks


    BTW - Does anyone have the link for the Firefox Active X download? When I click on 'get Updates', Firefox responds that I already have all the current updates.
     
    nbn444, Jul 15, 2006
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  6. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    qhn, Jul 16, 2006
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