ActiveX is a deprecated software framework created by Microsoft that adapts its earlier Component Object Model (COM) and Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) technologies for content downloaded …

Enable or disable ActiveX settings in Office files See how to work with ActiveX controls in your files, changing their settings, and how to enable or disable them by using the Message Bar and the Trust …

May 12, 2026 · This walkthrough shows you exactly how to enable ActiveX safely enough to get things working—first in Internet Explorer 11 (the native ActiveX engine on Windows 10), then in Microsoft …

May 17, 2026 · ActiveX is old technology, but it has not completely disappeared. Some business portals, CCTV/DVR web viewers, industrial control panels, document management systems, and legacy …

Apr 17, 2025 · It’s about ushering in the new. While ActiveX exits stage left, Microsoft is rolling out the red carpet for safer, smoother, cross-platform ways to turbocharge Office files: Office Add-ins: Think …

In Microsoft 365 and Office 2024, the settings for ActiveX controls have changed to be disabled by default. When ActiveX controls are disabled, you will not be able to create new ActiveX objects or …

2 days ago · ActiveX is a legacy Microsoft technology that was widely used by older websites, business applications, banking portals, government websites, and enterprise systems. However, modern …

Dec 21, 2021 · What are ActiveX controls? ActiveX controls are component program objects that Microsoft developed to enable applications to perform specific functions, such as displaying a …

Feb 25, 2026 · DownloadX ActiveX is a free download manager control for integrating robust file downloading into web and Windows applications. It offers speed and reliability for developers.

May 12, 2026 · ActiveX is legacy technology, but plenty of Windows 10 workflows still depend on it—banking portals, device management panels, old intranet tools, and “install this control” web apps. …