1. Launch Internet Explorer. Hit the Start button and select 'All Programs.' Scroll up to find the menu command for 'Internet Explorer.' Click on it.
2. Log on to any website that uses ActiveX. Almost all major news, sports and social media websites require ActiveX.
3. Wait till Internet Explorer displays the following message on a yellow information bar: 'Pop-up blocked. To see this pop-up or additional options click here...'
4. Click on the information bar. Select 'Install ActiveX Control.' Follow the on-screen prompts to finish the installation.
5. Click on 'Tools' on the top menu and select 'Internet Options.'
6. Click on the 'Security' tab, and hit the 'Custom Level' button.
7. Scroll down the list to find the ''ActiveX controls and plug-ins' subheading. Enable the following controls: 'ActiveX controls and plug-ins', 'Allow previously unused ActiveX', 'Automatic prompting of ActiveX controls', 'Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins', 'Script ActiveX controls marked for scripting.'
8. Click on 'Apply' and hit 'OK.'
9. Relaunch Internet Explorer.