Is there anyway to disable this?

[TechHead87]

I went into my custom security settings and disabled the "Run ActiveX controls and plug ins", now i can't get that stupid pop-up warning from showing it's ugly face everytime I go to a website that tries to run ActiveX. Is there anyway to disable it the warning?

 

[HN]

i don't think there was ever a way to disable the warning but there was a way to automatically close it using a program called PTFB (Push the freakin' button). here is the last free version http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,23023,00.asp

 

[TechHead87]

It didn't work.

 

[mechBgon]

Some routers will let you block ActiveX at the router, if that works for you. Got a router, and if so, what model?

 

[TechHead87]

I dont yet have a router...just using Windows' firewall (I know, I know). It seems to work just fine for me...

 

[mechBgon]

If you want one that can block ActiveX, I recall that the Linksys BEFSX's do that for a semi-reasonable price.

Bigger picture: if you don't want ActiveX doing anything harmful, consider using a Limited account (called a Restricted User account on Win2000 or in a domain). A restricted/limited account won't get ActiveX popups like the annoying Would You Like To Install Our Wondarful SPYWARE?!?! ones. There are some drawbacks to a Limited/RU account but they're a strong supplement to your security measures. more info on Limited accounts

You could also use a browser that doesn't have any ActiveX capabilities to start with, if it's a serious problem but you don't want to use a Limited/RU account. Where's all the alternate-browser fanboys when you need them?