Adobe Flashplayer update - active x ??
 

Hi guys

Just turned on my PC and was immediately informed that an Adobe flashplayer update was apparently required. I updated accordingly and restarted then logged in to a couple of websites only to find that I was unable to play any video files and was told I needed to update to flashplayer 9 :confused: I clicked on the update link and was told something called activex (or similar) would be downloaded and within a few seconds everything was working as normal. My questions are what is activex? why didn't it get downloaded/activated with the first update? and is there any need for concern e.g. security issues.

Remember who you're reply to so please keep your answers nice and simple for me!! :)

Re: Adobe Flashplayer update - active x ??
 

its just a script flash is a safe one a lot of nasties are activex

If you need more info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ActiveX

Re: Adobe Flashplayer update - active x ??
 

Cheers Zing. :tu:

So if Activex poses a potential risk, is there anything I can do to minimise that risk? e.g. enable it for sites I trust and disable it for general surfing?

Re: Adobe Flashplayer update - active x ??
 

:bump: Anyone ????,,,,,,

;)

Re: Adobe Flashplayer update - active x ??
 

you av and safe browsing is normally enough. Be careful which ones you allow . I have only every come across one that tries to install like a normal add on. Just be aware

Re: Adobe Flashplayer update - active x ??
 

I'm still not sure how a problem might show itself. Will my AV alert me to any activex problems in the same way as it picks up a virus attack?

Cheers.

Re: Adobe Flashplayer update - active x ??
 

I hate flash / active x. Crashes both laptop and pooter a lot, keep meaning to revert back to the previous version! oops:

Re: Adobe Flashplayer update - active x ??
 

well if it does not then its not very good lol

Re: Adobe Flashplayer update - active x ??
 

Oh well that makes me feel better.... I was wondering if Activex 'attacks' could bypass AV software. Been using Avast for years without problems so I think I'll rest easy now. Cheers Zing :tu: