How to Install ActiveX for XP

Installing ActiveX Controls From the IE Information Bar
1. Internet Explorer (IE) includes an information bar displayed below the toolbar menu for warnings and alerts. If ActiveX is not installed, a website that uses ActiveX controls will cause IE to display a message on the information bar:
'Pop-up blocked. To see this pop-up or additional options click here...'
2. Click the information bar. Click Install ActiveX Control.
3. The information bar will alert you whenever you visit a web site that tries to download a program or file. Click the information bar for more information and to choose whether to download the file.
Enabling ActiveX Controls on IE
4. Launch Internet Explorer (IE). In the top menu bar, select 'Internet Options' under 'Tools.'
5. Click the 'Security' tab, and click the 'Custom Level' button.
6. A list of controls will be displayed. Enable the following:
ActiveX controls and plug-ins
Allow previously unused ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting of ActiveX controls
Initialize and script AX C: set to 'Prompt'
Download unsigned AXC: Set to 'Prompt'
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins
Script ActiveX controls marked for scripting
7. Click 'OK' to close the dialog box.
Click 'OK' to confrm that you're sure you want to save changes.
8. Exit browser and relaunch IE.