ActiveX is a software component that facilitates the integration of various web applications and user interfaces. It is widely used by developers to create interactive web content and web applications. However, ActiveX programs are outdated, and it’s essential to update them regularly to ensure enhanced performance and security. Here’s a guide on how to update ActiveX.

Step 1: Open Internet Explorer

ActiveX is primarily used in Internet Explorer; hence, open it before updating the software. If you don’t have Internet Explorer, download and install it first. Once opened, navigate to ‘Tools,’ and click on ‘Internet options.’ In the internet option window, click on the ‘Security’ tab to access ActiveX settings.

Step 2: Select ActiveX Controls and Plugins

On the ‘Security’ tab, select the ‘Custom level’ button. A new window with various security settings will appear. Scroll down until you find the ‘ActiveX Controls and Plugins’ option. Under this section, you will find three options – ‘Enable,’ ‘Prompt’, and ‘Disable.’

Step 3: Change the Setting for ActiveX

In the ‘ActiveX Control and Plugins’ option, select ‘Enable.’ The ‘Enable’ option allows ActiveX controls to run without any interruptions while the ‘Prompt’ option prompts you to allow ActiveX controls to run. The ‘Disable’ option prevents ActiveX controls from running altogether.

Step 4: Check for Updates

To update ActiveX, one needs to check for updates from the official website. Visit the website of the provider of the ActiveX control that you intend to update. There could be an ‘update’ or ‘downloads’ section on the website that allows downloads of the latest version of the software. Once you find the latest version, click on the download button.

Step 5: Install the Updated Version

Once the download is complete, click on the installation file to install the updated version of ActiveX. Before installing, make sure to close all programs and applications running on the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the ActiveX control properly.

Step 6: Restart the Computer

After you install the update, restart the computer to complete the process. Once the system restarts, open the Internet Explorer browser again and check if ActiveX is working correctly.

Conclusion

Updating ActiveX is essential to ensure that your system is secure from any vulnerabilities and to ensure that the software performs optimally. Following the guide above, you can quickly update your ActiveX software and stay secure while browsing the internet.