Note: Disabling ActiveX may make some sites stop functioning properly. More advanced users may want to set these options for Prompt which will cause Internet Explorer to notify the user when Active Scripting attemtps to execute and let the user decide whether to allow it or not.
Disable Active Scripting in Internet Explorer
From Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP, former About.com Guide
Set the options under ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins to Disable
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- Click On Tools
- Select Internet Options
- Click On Security Tab
- Choose Security Zone
- Default High Security
- Medium Baseline
- Reset Custom Settings
- Configure ActiveX
- Trusted Sites
- Restricted Sites
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