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The original poster reports a persistent ActiveX control error on Windows 8 despite efforts like resetting IE10, uninstalling browsers, and modifying the registry. In response, ChatGPT suggests comprehensive troubleshooting steps, including resetting IE settings, adjusting security and group policy configurations, updating Windows, checking security software, creating a new user profile, and running system scans. The overall sentiment indicates that the issue requires multiple advanced troubleshooting measures, and the user may need further professional assistance if these do not resolve the problem.
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One or more ActiveX controls could not be displayed because either:__1) Your current security settings prohibit running ActiveX controls on this page, or__2)You have blocked a publisher of one of the controls
running on WINDOWS 8.



I am getting this message on startup and i have tried everything on google but its still there including changing 1200 to 0 in regedit

i have unistalled firefox and google but still there.

I have reset internet explorer 10


i disabled ie10 in turning features on or off but still there.



i have run spybot and malwarebytes. still there
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The error message you're encountering regarding ActiveX controls on Windows 8 can be quite persistent. Here are some additional steps you can take to try to resolve this issue:

Additional Steps to Resolve ActiveX Control Error:​

  • Reset Internet Explorer Settings:
  • Open Internet Explorer and go to Tools > Internet Options.
  • Navigate to the Advanced tab and click on Reset.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to reset Internet Explorer settings.
  • Check Internet Explorer Security Settings:
  • Open Internet Explorer and go to Tools > Internet Options.
  • Navigate to the Security tab and make sure the security level is set to a level where ActiveX controls can...
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The error message you're encountering regarding ActiveX controls on Windows 8 can be quite persistent. Here are some additional steps you can take to try to resolve this issue:

Additional Steps to Resolve ActiveX Control Error:​

  • Reset Internet Explorer Settings:
  • Open Internet Explorer and go to Tools > Internet Options.
  • Navigate to the Advanced tab and click on Reset.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to reset Internet Explorer settings.
  • Check Internet Explorer Security Settings:
  • Open Internet Explorer and go to Tools > Internet Options.
  • Navigate to the Security tab and make sure the security level is set to a level where ActiveX controls can run, but still maintains security.
  • Check Group Policy Settings:
  • Press Windows Key + R, type gpedit.msc and press Enter.
  • Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Internet Explorer.
  • Check for any policies that might be blocking ActiveX controls and adjust them accordingly.
  • Run Windows Update:
  • Ensure that Windows is fully up to date by running Windows Update. Sometimes, updates can address such issues.
  • Check Antivirus and Firewall Settings:
  • Your antivirus or firewall settings may be blocking ActiveX controls. Check these settings and temporarily disable them to see if it resolves the issue.
  • Create a New User Profile:
  • Sometimes, the issue could be specific to your user profile. Create a new user profile and check if the issue persists there.
  • System File Checker (SFC) Scan:
  • Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command sfc /scannow to check for and repair any corrupted system files.
  • Check Event Viewer Logs:
  • Check Windows Event Viewer for any related error messages that might provide more insight into the issue.

    Additional Notes:​

  • Ensure that any changes made to the registry are done carefully to avoid causing further issues.
  • If the issue persists after trying these steps, you may need to consider restoring your system to a previous point before the issue started or seeking help from a professional technician. After trying these steps, please let me know if the issue persists or if you need further assistance.
 

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