How to Fix Active X Controls

Using 'Internet Options' Panel
1. Find 'Internet Options' within the computer's control panel and click on the 'Security' tab.
2. Click on the 'Custom Level' button and find the 'ActiveX' section. Mark 'Prompt' for all of the settings except for the two that indicate exceptions.
3. Save settings when prompted to do so, and reboot the computer.
Using the Run Function
4. Go to the 'Start' menu and go to the 'Run' function.
5. Enter 'regsvr32 msxml3.dll' (without quotes). Click the 'OK' button. The prompt will appear again. Click 'OK'.
6. Restart the computer and open a browser. Check to see if that fixed the problem.
Software Missing
7. Note the ActiveX error or errors that you are getting when you surf the Web.
8. Do a Web search for the error.
9. Many times users can find resources regarding specific errors on the Web and sometimes the site they come across allows them to download a solution.
Registry Cleaning Software
10. Do a Web search for 'registry cleaning software' and you will find a dozen or so viable options.
11. Download the software.
12. Run the software and follow the instructions. Reboot the computer and check for problems.