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I tried running a program I built and I'm getting an Active X message and my program has a red "X" where a picture should be. I was told to reset my permissions, how do I do that?

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Useful checklist for (and others) to find and reset the permission that is preventing the image/ActiveX from appearing. was right to point toward the browser security configuration; below are focused diagnosis steps and safe ways to restore defaults without opening your system to unnecessary risk.

  1. Confirm whether the red X is a missing file or a security block: copy the image URL from the page (or right‑click the box and open image in a new tab). If the image does not load directly, fix the path/permissions on the server first.
  2. Use the browser developer tools (F12) to look for console messages or failed network requests. That shows whether scripts, images, or controls are being blocked.
  3. Restore browser defaults for the affected zone and advanced settings (this will clear custom ActiveX/script blocks) and then restart the browser. After restoring, re-enable only the specific features you need.
  4. Check Manage Add‑ons and re-enable any required controls that were disabled. Clear Temporary Internet Files and the cache so old permissions do not persist.
  5. If the page mixes HTTPS and HTTP resources, enable mixed content only for trusted sites or host all resources over the same scheme.
  6. Add the site to Trusted Sites if you trust it; that often resolves ActiveX/permission prompts while keeping stricter settings for the Internet zone. Remember to re-enable Protected Mode or stricter settings afterward if you relax them temporarily.
  7. If the machine is managed (group policy/AV), confirm there are no enterprise policies blocking ActiveX.

Caution: enabling ActiveX or mixed content reduces security. Only allow these for sites you trust and revert settings when done.

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Ok, Let me be more specific...Internet Explorer has restricted my webpage from running scripts or Active X controls that could access my computer. When I attempted to allow the block contents my screen still didn't show up. I was told that I had to reset my permissions. So, how do I go about doing that?
Thanks!:)

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You need to go to tools->internet options and then i believe it is under the security tab

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Thank you for your assistance!!!

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