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    do i need active X?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Zoovido, Nov 29, 2009.

  1. Zoovido

    Zoovido Notebook Enthusiast

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    do i need active X in my laptop?

    is adobe flash player active X and active X control is the same?

    do i need to install them in my laptop to function my windows updates properly?
     
    Zoovido, Nov 29, 2009
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  2. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Active X is not the same as Flash. Active X may be required for some website features to work correctly in IE. Alternative browsers may not support Active X without some kind of plug-in.

    EDIT: Triple post, whatever happened to the delete feature?
     
    usapatriot, Nov 29, 2009
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    Zoovido Notebook Enthusiast

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    what do you mean by this? "EDIT: Triple post, whatever happened to the delete feature?".....????

    i just dont get it...
     
    Zoovido, Nov 29, 2009
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    Zoovido Notebook Enthusiast

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    how about this active X control? do i need this?
    coz i look at some forum and said that i need to enable active X through my firewall to be able to update again my windows update?
     
    Zoovido, Nov 29, 2009
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  5. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    His post posted 3 times - I deleted the extra posts, don't worry about it. If you're really curious you can read this: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=438509
     
    crash, Nov 29, 2009
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  6. swarmer

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    In IE, Flash requires ActiveX. In other browsers, it doesn't.

    Windows Update... in Vista, it doesn't use ActiveX. In XP... I think it might, but I'm not sure.
     
    swarmer, Nov 29, 2009
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    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    Some websites may require active X. It is one of those things that doesn't benefit you if you delete it but is a PITA when you do end up needing it.
     
    surfasb, Nov 29, 2009
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