Guest Glenn Morgan Posted August 6, 2008 Posted August 6, 2008 [Cross-posted from Setup & Deployment] A couple of days ago, I noticed that the "Open in new tab" option was missing from the right-click menu for links on one of my PCs. One of the suggested solutions was to apply the defaults for security and privacy options. When I applied these options, the information bar stopped appearing, meaning I now can't run ActiveX when prompted, as I don't see the prompt. I have tried the following suggestions to resolve this, but nothing has worked so far: - adjusting Tools/Internet Options/Security (Automatic Prompting etc.) - OLEFix and probably others that I can't remember. I don't want to leave me system at a low security level, but I also want the option of running ActiveX when I need to (e.g. Windows Update). Any other suggestions? WinXP SP3, IE7, latest updates applied
Guest Carey Frisch [MVP] Posted August 6, 2008 Posted August 6, 2008 Re: IE7 Information Bar missing Launch IE and from the Toolbar select: Tools > Pop-Up Blocker > Pop-Up Blocker Settings and place a check next to "Show Information Bar when a pop-up is blocked". -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience - Windows Vista Enthusiast --------------------------------------------------------------- "Glenn Morgan" <GlennMorgan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:FE23C87B-2D6E-4B43-BED8-833528AE4FB8@microsoft.com... [Cross-posted from Setup & Deployment] A couple of days ago, I noticed that the "Open in new tab" option was missing from the right-click menu for links on one of my PCs. One of the suggested solutions was to apply the defaults for security and privacy options. When I applied these options, the information bar stopped appearing, meaning I now can't run ActiveX when prompted, as I don't see the prompt. I have tried the following suggestions to resolve this, but nothing has worked so far: - adjusting Tools/Internet Options/Security (Automatic Prompting etc.) - OLEFix and probably others that I can't remember. I don't want to leave me system at a low security level, but I also want the option of running ActiveX when I need to (e.g. Windows Update). Any other suggestions? WinXP SP3, IE7, latest updates applied
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted August 6, 2008 Posted August 6, 2008 Re: IE7 Information Bar missing 1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start IE7 in No Add-ons mode: Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons; or Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No add-ons). Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode: http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx 2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)? http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using! 3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and © all third-party Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does this behavior persist? If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7. Uninstalling IE7 http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html [Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot uninstall via Add/Remove Programs!] IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications: http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx 4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7: Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then STOP http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install I strongly recommend using http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update. Direct Download link: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it. 5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it to take full advantage of IE7's additional security. ==================== IMPORTANT! => IE and Windows XP Service Pack 3 http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2008/05/05/ie-and-xpsp3.aspx ==================== Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to and seek support in this newsgroup: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general On the web: http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general In your newsreader: http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ Glenn Morgan wrote: > [Cross-posted from Setup & Deployment] > A couple of days ago, I noticed that the "Open in new tab" option was > missing from the right-click menu for links on one of my PCs. One of the > suggested solutions was to apply the defaults for security and privacy > options. When I applied these options, the information bar stopped > appearing, meaning I now can't run ActiveX when prompted, as I don't see > the prompt. > > I have tried the following suggestions to resolve this, but nothing has > worked so far: > - adjusting Tools/Internet Options/Security (Automatic Prompting etc.) > - OLEFix > and probably others that I can't remember. I don't want to leave me system > at a low security level, but I also want the option of running ActiveX > when > I need to (e.g. Windows Update). > > Any other suggestions? > > WinXP SP3, IE7, latest updates applied
Guest Glenn Morgan Posted August 6, 2008 Posted August 6, 2008 Re: IE7 Information Bar missing Pop-Up Blocker is not an option on the the Tools menu (I'm sure it was there a couple of days ago). However, I went to Internet Options/Privacy, turned on the pop-up blocker, and made sure the "Show Information Bar when pop-up is blocked" was set. When I went to reply to your message, the information bar appeared stating that a pop-up had been blocked, allowing me the usual options. However, it still does not appear when I open a site that requires ActiveX, e.g. Windows Update. So I know the information bar CAN appear, just not for ActiveX. I'll double check my security settings. In the meantime, any recommendations for those settings? Thanks. "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote: > Launch IE and from the Toolbar select: > Tools > Pop-Up Blocker > Pop-Up Blocker Settings > and place a check next to "Show Information Bar when a pop-up is blocked". > > -- > Carey Frisch > Microsoft MVP > Windows Desktop Experience - > Windows Vista Enthusiast > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > "Glenn Morgan" <GlennMorgan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:FE23C87B-2D6E-4B43-BED8-833528AE4FB8@microsoft.com... > [Cross-posted from Setup & Deployment] > A couple of days ago, I noticed that the "Open in new tab" option was missing > from the right-click menu for links on one of my PCs. One of the suggested > solutions was to apply the defaults for security and privacy options. When I > applied these options, the information bar stopped appearing, meaning I now > can't run ActiveX when prompted, as I don't see the prompt. > > I have tried the following suggestions to resolve this, but nothing has > worked so far: > - adjusting Tools/Internet Options/Security (Automatic Prompting etc.) > - OLEFix > and probably others that I can't remember. I don't want to leave me system > at a low security level, but I also want the option of running ActiveX when I > need to (e.g. Windows Update). > > Any other suggestions? > > WinXP SP3, IE7, latest updates applied >
Guest Glenn Morgan Posted August 6, 2008 Posted August 6, 2008 Re: IE7 Information Bar missing Yes, it still does not bring up the info bar in No Add-ons mode. I had already done the RIES at some point, but I just did it again. Still no ActiveX info bar. Thanks for the link on uninstalling XPSP3 before uninstalling IE7. I've been running IE7 for many months and I upgraded to XPSP3 a couple of months ago. I hadn't had any problems until this past weekend when I reset the security and privacy options. By the way, it seems to be only the ActiveX info bar that isn't appearing. The Pop-up Blocked info bar is appearing after trying Carey's suggestion. "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > 1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start > IE7 in No Add-ons mode: > > Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons; or > > Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No > add-ons). > > Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode: > http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx > > 2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)? > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using! > > 3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which > automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and © all third-party > Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does this > behavior persist? If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7. > > Uninstalling IE7 > http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html > [Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot > uninstall via Add/Remove Programs!] > > IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications: > http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx > > 4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7: > > Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then > STOP > http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install > > I strongly recommend using > http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the > installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update. > > Direct Download link: > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b > > Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it. > > 5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after > reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional > Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it > to take full advantage of IE7's additional security. > > ==================== > > IMPORTANT! => IE and Windows XP Service Pack 3 > http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2008/05/05/ie-and-xpsp3.aspx > > ==================== > > Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to and seek > support in this newsgroup: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general > > On the web: > http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general > > In your newsreader: > http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general > -- > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) > MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 > AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net > DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ > > > Glenn Morgan wrote: > > [Cross-posted from Setup & Deployment] > > A couple of days ago, I noticed that the "Open in new tab" option was > > missing from the right-click menu for links on one of my PCs. One of the > > suggested solutions was to apply the defaults for security and privacy > > options. When I applied these options, the information bar stopped > > appearing, meaning I now can't run ActiveX when prompted, as I don't see > > the prompt. > > > > I have tried the following suggestions to resolve this, but nothing has > > worked so far: > > - adjusting Tools/Internet Options/Security (Automatic Prompting etc.) > > - OLEFix > > and probably others that I can't remember. I don't want to leave me system > > at a low security level, but I also want the option of running ActiveX > > when > > I need to (e.g. Windows Update). > > > > Any other suggestions? > > > > WinXP SP3, IE7, latest updates applied > >
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted August 6, 2008 Posted August 6, 2008 Re: IE7 Information Bar missing What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)? Are any of these applications new since you installed WinXP SP3? Glenn Morgan wrote: > Yes, it still does not bring up the info bar in No Add-ons mode. > > I had already done the RIES at some point, but I just did it again. Still > no > ActiveX info bar. > > Thanks for the link on uninstalling XPSP3 before uninstalling IE7. I've > been > running IE7 for many months and I upgraded to XPSP3 a couple of months > ago. > I hadn't had any problems until this past weekend when I reset the > security > and privacy options. > > By the way, it seems to be only the ActiveX info bar that isn't appearing. > The Pop-up Blocked info bar is appearing after trying Carey's suggestion. > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >> 1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To >> start IE7 in No Add-ons mode: >> >> Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons; >> or >> >> Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer >> (No >> add-ons). >> >> Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode: >> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx >> >> 2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)? >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using! >> >> 3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which >> automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and © all >> third-party >> Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does >> this behavior persist? If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7. >> >> Uninstalling IE7 >> http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html >> [Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot >> uninstall via Add/Remove Programs!] >> >> IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications: >> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx >> >> 4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7: >> >> Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, >> then >> STOP >> http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install >> >> I strongly recommend using >> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the >> installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update. >> >> Direct Download link: >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b >> >> Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it. >> >> 5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after >> reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional >> Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing >> it >> to take full advantage of IE7's additional security. >> >> ==================== >> >> IMPORTANT! => IE and Windows XP Service Pack 3 >> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2008/05/05/ie-and-xpsp3.aspx >> >> ==================== >> >> Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to and >> seek >> support in this newsgroup: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general >> >> On the web: >> http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general >> >> In your newsreader: >> http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general >> -- >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ >> >> >> Glenn Morgan wrote: >>> [Cross-posted from Setup & Deployment] >>> A couple of days ago, I noticed that the "Open in new tab" option was >>> missing from the right-click menu for links on one of my PCs. One of the >>> suggested solutions was to apply the defaults for security and privacy >>> options. When I applied these options, the information bar stopped >>> appearing, meaning I now can't run ActiveX when prompted, as I don't see >>> the prompt. >>> >>> I have tried the following suggestions to resolve this, but nothing has >>> worked so far: >>> - adjusting Tools/Internet Options/Security (Automatic Prompting etc.) >>> - OLEFix >>> and probably others that I can't remember. I don't want to leave me >>> system >>> at a low security level, but I also want the option of running ActiveX >>> when >>> I need to (e.g. Windows Update). >>> >>> Any other suggestions? >>> >>> WinXP SP3, IE7, latest updates applied
Guest Glenn Morgan Posted August 7, 2008 Posted August 7, 2008 Re: IE7 Information Bar missing I've been running Norton Internet Security 2008 (up-to-date), which provides both anti-virus and software firewall, since around February, well before installing SP3. I also occasionally run AdAware, but haven't for a while now. The only other things that I can think of that have changed recently is I uninstalled Roxio Easy-something-or-other, installed a new DVD writer (can't see that doing anything, but you never know), and uninstalled and reinstalled Google Toolbar (one of the possible solutions to this problem - didn't help). "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What > anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall > (if any)? Are any of these applications new since you installed WinXP SP3? > > Glenn Morgan wrote: > > Yes, it still does not bring up the info bar in No Add-ons mode. > > > > I had already done the RIES at some point, but I just did it again. Still > > no > > ActiveX info bar. > > > > Thanks for the link on uninstalling XPSP3 before uninstalling IE7. I've > > been > > running IE7 for many months and I upgraded to XPSP3 a couple of months > > ago. > > I hadn't had any problems until this past weekend when I reset the > > security > > and privacy options. > > > > By the way, it seems to be only the ActiveX info bar that isn't appearing. > > The Pop-up Blocked info bar is appearing after trying Carey's suggestion. > > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > > > >> 1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To > >> start IE7 in No Add-ons mode: > >> > >> Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons; > >> or > >> > >> Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer > >> (No > >> add-ons). > >> > >> Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode: > >> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx > >> > >> 2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)? > >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using! > >> > >> 3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which > >> automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and © all > >> third-party > >> Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does > >> this behavior persist? If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7. > >> > >> Uninstalling IE7 > >> http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html > >> [Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot > >> uninstall via Add/Remove Programs!] > >> > >> IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications: > >> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx > >> > >> 4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7: > >> > >> Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, > >> then > >> STOP > >> http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install > >> > >> I strongly recommend using > >> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the > >> installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update. > >> > >> Direct Download link: > >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b > >> > >> Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it. > >> > >> 5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after > >> reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional > >> Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing > >> it > >> to take full advantage of IE7's additional security. > >> > >> ==================== > >> > >> IMPORTANT! => IE and Windows XP Service Pack 3 > >> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2008/05/05/ie-and-xpsp3.aspx > >> > >> ==================== > >> > >> Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to and > >> seek > >> support in this newsgroup: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general > >> > >> On the web: > >> http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general > >> > >> In your newsreader: > >> http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general > >> -- > >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) > >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 > >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net > >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ > >> > >> > >> Glenn Morgan wrote: > >>> [Cross-posted from Setup & Deployment] > >>> A couple of days ago, I noticed that the "Open in new tab" option was > >>> missing from the right-click menu for links on one of my PCs. One of the > >>> suggested solutions was to apply the defaults for security and privacy > >>> options. When I applied these options, the information bar stopped > >>> appearing, meaning I now can't run ActiveX when prompted, as I don't see > >>> the prompt. > >>> > >>> I have tried the following suggestions to resolve this, but nothing has > >>> worked so far: > >>> - adjusting Tools/Internet Options/Security (Automatic Prompting etc.) > >>> - OLEFix > >>> and probably others that I can't remember. I don't want to leave me > >>> system > >>> at a low security level, but I also want the option of running ActiveX > >>> when > >>> I need to (e.g. Windows Update). > >>> > >>> Any other suggestions? > >>> > >>> WinXP SP3, IE7, latest updates applied > >
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted August 7, 2008 Posted August 7, 2008 Re: IE7 Information Bar missing I presume you have no anti-syware applications installed and that the behavior persisted after you uninstalled Google Toolbar. 1. After making certain you have a copy of your Product Key, uninstall all Norton software (including LiveUpdate and any Norton Add-ons) via Add/Remove Programs. 2. Enable the Windows Firewall. NB: You're "working without a net" now: Don't to ANYTHING else online (e.g., browsing; reading email; chatting) except #XX below until your anti-virus application has been installed and fully updated! 3. Run this removal tool: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039 4. Reboot and /immediately/ install Avira AntiVir* (free): http://www.free-av.com/ 5. Manually update your new anti-virus application then run a full system scan. Do your problems persist now? [should you decide to uninstall AntiVir and reinstall NIS 2008, I recommend not installing any Norton Add-ons for a while.] -- ~PA Bear Glenn Morgan wrote: > I've been running Norton Internet Security 2008 (up-to-date), which > provides > both anti-virus and software firewall, since around February, well before > installing SP3. I also occasionally run AdAware, but haven't for a while > now. > > The only other things that I can think of that have changed recently is I > uninstalled Roxio Easy-something-or-other, installed a new DVD writer > (can't > see that doing anything, but you never know), and uninstalled and > reinstalled Google Toolbar (one of the possible solutions to this > problem - > didn't help). > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What >> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party >> firewall >> (if any)? Are any of these applications new since you installed WinXP >> SP3? >> >> Glenn Morgan wrote: >>> Yes, it still does not bring up the info bar in No Add-ons mode. >>> >>> I had already done the RIES at some point, but I just did it again. >>> Still >>> no >>> ActiveX info bar. >>> >>> Thanks for the link on uninstalling XPSP3 before uninstalling IE7. I've >>> been >>> running IE7 for many months and I upgraded to XPSP3 a couple of months >>> ago. >>> I hadn't had any problems until this past weekend when I reset the >>> security >>> and privacy options. >>> >>> By the way, it seems to be only the ActiveX info bar that isn't >>> appearing. >>> The Pop-up Blocked info bar is appearing after trying Carey's >>> suggestion. >>> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >>> >>>> 1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To >>>> start IE7 in No Add-ons mode: >>>> >>>> Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without >>>> Add-ons; >>>> or >>>> >>>> Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer >>>> (No >>>> add-ons). >>>> >>>> Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode: >>>> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx >>>> >>>> 2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)? >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using! >>>> >>>> 3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which >>>> automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and © all >>>> third-party >>>> Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does >>>> this behavior persist? If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7. >>>> >>>> Uninstalling IE7 >>>> http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html >>>> [Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot >>>> uninstall via Add/Remove Programs!] >>>> >>>> IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications: >>>> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx >>>> >>>> 4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7: >>>> >>>> Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, >>>> then >>>> STOP >>>> http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install >>>> >>>> I strongly recommend using >>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the >>>> installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update. >>>> >>>> Direct Download link: >>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b >>>> >>>> Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it. >>>> >>>> 5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after >>>> reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional >>>> Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend >>>> installing >>>> it >>>> to take full advantage of IE7's additional security. >>>> >>>> ==================== >>>> >>>> IMPORTANT! => IE and Windows XP Service Pack 3 >>>> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2008/05/05/ie-and-xpsp3.aspx >>>> >>>> ==================== >>>> >>>> Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to and >>>> seek >>>> support in this newsgroup: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general >>>> >>>> On the web: >>>> http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general >>>> >>>> In your newsreader: >>>> http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general >>>> -- >>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 >>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net >>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ >>>> >>>> >>>> Glenn Morgan wrote: >>>>> [Cross-posted from Setup & Deployment] >>>>> A couple of days ago, I noticed that the "Open in new tab" option was >>>>> missing from the right-click menu for links on one of my PCs. One of >>>>> the >>>>> suggested solutions was to apply the defaults for security and privacy >>>>> options. When I applied these options, the information bar stopped >>>>> appearing, meaning I now can't run ActiveX when prompted, as I don't >>>>> see >>>>> the prompt. >>>>> >>>>> I have tried the following suggestions to resolve this, but nothing >>>>> has >>>>> worked so far: >>>>> - adjusting Tools/Internet Options/Security (Automatic Prompting etc.) >>>>> - OLEFix >>>>> and probably others that I can't remember. I don't want to leave me >>>>> system >>>>> at a low security level, but I also want the option of running ActiveX >>>>> when >>>>> I need to (e.g. Windows Update). >>>>> >>>>> Any other suggestions? >>>>> >>>>> WinXP SP3, IE7, latest updates applied
Guest Glenn Morgan Posted August 7, 2008 Posted August 7, 2008 Re: IE7 Information Bar missing Any particular reason why you feel NIS might be the problem? I've been running it for six months now, and SP3 for two. Why would it suddenly cause me problems? (And not on my other two PCs?) Unfortunately, the company I work for requires one of the "big name" AV tools, so going long-term with Avira isn't an option. But I will try it when I have time to see if NIS is causing the problem. In the meantime, I just uninstalled Google Toolbar again, and my original problem - missing "Open in new tab" on right-click menu - reappeared. Figures. It comes back when I reinstall GT. "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > I presume you have no anti-syware applications installed and that the > behavior persisted after you uninstalled Google Toolbar. > > 1. After making certain you have a copy of your Product Key, uninstall all > Norton software (including LiveUpdate and any Norton Add-ons) via Add/Remove > Programs. > > 2. Enable the Windows Firewall. > > NB: You're "working without a net" now: Don't to ANYTHING else online (e.g., > browsing; reading email; chatting) except #XX below until your anti-virus > application has been installed and fully updated! > > 3. Run this removal tool: > http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039 > > 4. Reboot and /immediately/ install Avira AntiVir* (free): > http://www.free-av.com/ > > 5. Manually update your new anti-virus application then run a full system > scan. > > Do your problems persist now? > > [should you decide to uninstall AntiVir and reinstall NIS 2008, I recommend > not installing any Norton Add-ons for a while.] > -- > ~PA Bear > > > Glenn Morgan wrote: > > I've been running Norton Internet Security 2008 (up-to-date), which > > provides > > both anti-virus and software firewall, since around February, well before > > installing SP3. I also occasionally run AdAware, but haven't for a while > > now. > > > > The only other things that I can think of that have changed recently is I > > uninstalled Roxio Easy-something-or-other, installed a new DVD writer > > (can't > > see that doing anything, but you never know), and uninstalled and > > reinstalled Google Toolbar (one of the possible solutions to this > > problem - > > didn't help). > > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What > >> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party > >> firewall > >> (if any)? Are any of these applications new since you installed WinXP > >> SP3? > >> > >> Glenn Morgan wrote: > >>> Yes, it still does not bring up the info bar in No Add-ons mode. > >>> > >>> I had already done the RIES at some point, but I just did it again. > >>> Still > >>> no > >>> ActiveX info bar. > >>> > >>> Thanks for the link on uninstalling XPSP3 before uninstalling IE7. I've > >>> been > >>> running IE7 for many months and I upgraded to XPSP3 a couple of months > >>> ago. > >>> I hadn't had any problems until this past weekend when I reset the > >>> security > >>> and privacy options. > >>> > >>> By the way, it seems to be only the ActiveX info bar that isn't > >>> appearing. > >>> The Pop-up Blocked info bar is appearing after trying Carey's > >>> suggestion. > >>> > >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >>> > >>>> 1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To > >>>> start IE7 in No Add-ons mode: > >>>> > >>>> Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without > >>>> Add-ons; > >>>> or > >>>> > >>>> Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer > >>>> (No > >>>> add-ons). > >>>> > >>>> Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode: > >>>> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx > >>>> > >>>> 2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)? > >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using! > >>>> > >>>> 3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which > >>>> automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and © all > >>>> third-party > >>>> Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does > >>>> this behavior persist? If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7. > >>>> > >>>> Uninstalling IE7 > >>>> http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html > >>>> [Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot > >>>> uninstall via Add/Remove Programs!] > >>>> > >>>> IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications: > >>>> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx > >>>> > >>>> 4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7: > >>>> > >>>> Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, > >>>> then > >>>> STOP > >>>> http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install > >>>> > >>>> I strongly recommend using > >>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the > >>>> installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update. > >>>> > >>>> Direct Download link: > >>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b > >>>> > >>>> Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it. > >>>> > >>>> 5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after > >>>> reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional > >>>> Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend > >>>> installing > >>>> it > >>>> to take full advantage of IE7's additional security. > >>>> > >>>> ==================== > >>>> > >>>> IMPORTANT! => IE and Windows XP Service Pack 3 > >>>> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2008/05/05/ie-and-xpsp3.aspx > >>>> > >>>> ==================== > >>>> > >>>> Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to and > >>>> seek > >>>> support in this newsgroup: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general > >>>> > >>>> On the web: > >>>> http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general > >>>> > >>>> In your newsreader: > >>>> http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general > >>>> -- > >>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) > >>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 > >>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net > >>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Glenn Morgan wrote: > >>>>> [Cross-posted from Setup & Deployment] > >>>>> A couple of days ago, I noticed that the "Open in new tab" option was > >>>>> missing from the right-click menu for links on one of my PCs. One of > >>>>> the > >>>>> suggested solutions was to apply the defaults for security and privacy > >>>>> options. When I applied these options, the information bar stopped > >>>>> appearing, meaning I now can't run ActiveX when prompted, as I don't > >>>>> see > >>>>> the prompt. > >>>>> > >>>>> I have tried the following suggestions to resolve this, but nothing > >>>>> has > >>>>> worked so far: > >>>>> - adjusting Tools/Internet Options/Security (Automatic Prompting etc.) > >>>>> - OLEFix > >>>>> and probably others that I can't remember. I don't want to leave me > >>>>> system > >>>>> at a low security level, but I also want the option of running ActiveX > >>>>> when > >>>>> I need to (e.g. Windows Update). > >>>>> > >>>>> Any other suggestions? > >>>>> > >>>>> WinXP SP3, IE7, latest updates applied > >
Guest Glenn Morgan Posted August 8, 2008 Posted August 8, 2008 Re: IE7 Information Bar missing I finally got a chance to uninstall and reinstall XPSP3 and IE7. The problem is now gone. Thank you very much for the suggestion and the helpful tips on how to do it right, especially Sandi's site. "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > 1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start > IE7 in No Add-ons mode: > > Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons; or > > Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No > add-ons). > > Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode: > http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx > > 2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)? > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using! > > 3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which > automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and © all third-party > Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does this > behavior persist? If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7. > > Uninstalling IE7 > http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html > [Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot > uninstall via Add/Remove Programs!] > > IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications: > http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx > > 4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7: > > Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then > STOP > http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install > > I strongly recommend using > http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the > installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update. > > Direct Download link: > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b > > Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it. > > 5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after > reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional > Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it > to take full advantage of IE7's additional security. > > ==================== > > IMPORTANT! => IE and Windows XP Service Pack 3 > http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2008/05/05/ie-and-xpsp3.aspx > > ==================== > > Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to and seek > support in this newsgroup: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general > > On the web: > http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general > > In your newsreader: > http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general > -- > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) > MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 > AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net > DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ > > > Glenn Morgan wrote: > > [Cross-posted from Setup & Deployment] > > A couple of days ago, I noticed that the "Open in new tab" option was > > missing from the right-click menu for links on one of my PCs. One of the > > suggested solutions was to apply the defaults for security and privacy > > options. When I applied these options, the information bar stopped > > appearing, meaning I now can't run ActiveX when prompted, as I don't see > > the prompt. > > > > I have tried the following suggestions to resolve this, but nothing has > > worked so far: > > - adjusting Tools/Internet Options/Security (Automatic Prompting etc.) > > - OLEFix > > and probably others that I can't remember. I don't want to leave me system > > at a low security level, but I also want the option of running ActiveX > > when > > I need to (e.g. Windows Update). > > > > Any other suggestions? > > > > WinXP SP3, IE7, latest updates applied > >
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted August 8, 2008 Posted August 8, 2008 Re: IE7 Information Bar missing YW& thanks for your feedback and persistence. Glenn Morgan wrote: > I finally got a chance to uninstall and reinstall XPSP3 and IE7. The > problem > is now gone. > > Thank you very much for the suggestion and the helpful tips on how to do > it > right, especially Sandi's site. > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >> 1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To >> start IE7 in No Add-ons mode: >> >> Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons; >> or >> >> Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer >> (No >> add-ons). >> >> Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode: >> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx >> >> 2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)? >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using! >> >> 3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which >> automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and © all >> third-party >> Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does >> this behavior persist? If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7. >> >> Uninstalling IE7 >> http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html >> [Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot >> uninstall via Add/Remove Programs!] >> >> IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications: >> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx >> >> 4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7: >> >> Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, >> then >> STOP >> http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install >> >> I strongly recommend using >> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the >> installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update. >> >> Direct Download link: >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b >> >> Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it. >> >> 5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after >> reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional >> Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing >> it >> to take full advantage of IE7's additional security. >> >> ==================== >> >> IMPORTANT! => IE and Windows XP Service Pack 3 >> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2008/05/05/ie-and-xpsp3.aspx >> >> ==================== >> >> Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to and >> seek >> support in this newsgroup: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general >> >> On the web: >> http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general >> >> In your newsreader: >> http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general >> -- >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ >> >> >> Glenn Morgan wrote: >>> [Cross-posted from Setup & Deployment] >>> A couple of days ago, I noticed that the "Open in new tab" option was >>> missing from the right-click menu for links on one of my PCs. One of the >>> suggested solutions was to apply the defaults for security and privacy >>> options. When I applied these options, the information bar stopped >>> appearing, meaning I now can't run ActiveX when prompted, as I don't see >>> the prompt. >>> >>> I have tried the following suggestions to resolve this, but nothing has >>> worked so far: >>> - adjusting Tools/Internet Options/Security (Automatic Prompting etc.) >>> - OLEFix >>> and probably others that I can't remember. I don't want to leave me >>> system >>> at a low security level, but I also want the option of running ActiveX >>> when >>> I need to (e.g. Windows Update). >>> >>> Any other suggestions? >>> >>> WinXP SP3, IE7, latest updates applied
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