How do I enable add ons in Internet Explorer?

Question

I can't open any files in Internet Explorer and it says Add-ons are disabled. This includes Active X. Can you give me simple directions on how to enable add-ons- including Active X on to my computer?

Answer 1

Usually in internet explorer, when a site is trying to use add-ons a little message will come up telling you what it is trying to use.



You should then have the option to allow or deny the add-ons from running.



If you still cant see this window, then look at the top of your browser for a thin yellowish bar that mentions active X or another add-on.

Click this bar and tell it to allow add-ons for now.



If all else fails then just go to tools-->internet options--> then find the tab where you can allow add-ons. (I don't recommend you do this though as some add-ons that automatically run can harm your computer if you happen to stumble across a bad site.)

Answer 2

Go to Tools > Manage Add-ons and enable them within that window.



I hope this solves your problem,



- Jake



MSFT Internet Explorer Outreach Team

Answer 3

That icon is for the 'no add-ons' version of IE; you'll need to find the one you're use to (add-on enabled); Start> My Computer> 'c' drive> Programs> Internet Explorer: inside the folder should be an icon "IE", copy that, close the widow, and 'paste' the icon where you normally would have it.

Answer 4

There is a very good article on the Microsoft site:



http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883256