How to remove/delete/get rid of an activex control??

Double Trouble

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I had to install some crappy activex control to do a 'live chat' with a customer support dolt today. I allowed the activex control to be installed, but now I want to get rid of it -- I don't need it anymore, and I don't like having random junk installed.

How does someone go about removing activex controls that have been installed? Where could you even see a list of controls that are installed?

Any insights would be appreciated :)
 

Ichinisan

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HiJackThis should allow you to remove it. IE6 with Windows XP SP2 will allow you to selectively disable BHO's.
 

hellman69

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Alternatively, if you installed SP2, click Tools -> Manage Add-ons. You can remove it there or disable it.
 

Double Trouble

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Thanks folks for the tips. My google skills (G-Skills) must suck, 'cause you'd think it would be really easy to find information on this...

:thumbsup:
 

IdaGno

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http://support.microsoft.com/d...x?scid=kb;en-us;810978

3. In the Downloaded Program Files folder on your hard disk, remove the files that are listed as either Unknown or Damaged. To do so:

a. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
b. Click the General tab.
c. Under Temporary Internet files, click Settings.
d. Click View Objects.

The list of program files that are downloaded to the SystemRoot\Downloaded Program Files folder on your hard disk appears in the Downloaded Program Files window.

e. In the Status column, note the files that are listed as either Unknown or Damaged. Remove these files. To do so, right-click the file, and then click Remove.

f. When you are prompted to confirm the removal, click Yes.
g. Close the Downloaded Program Files window, and then click OK two times.