ntlWorld.com trying to install Software on my PC

badnbusy · 25-03-2005, 13:28

See attached screenshot

Toto · 25-03-2005, 14:34

Hmm, just launched IE, didn't happen for me, any further information you can give?

Ignition · 25-03-2005, 15:21

Gah, that's the world domination plan buggered.

poolking · 25-03-2005, 15:39

Could it be due to animated content on the site?

john smiffy · 25-03-2005, 15:47

on my page ive got animated advert's which use's animation

its at the top of the page next to the NTL.com logo you have a blank space on your page could be Active X runs that

25-03-2005, 18:27

A reason to use Firefox maybe ?

Toto · 25-03-2005, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slyder

A reason to use Firefox maybe ?

LOL, indeed, although I couldn't see any active X request when I checked it in IE.

Chrysalis · 25-03-2005, 22:00

Probably something harmless, but like the poster I dont like things installed without a pre warning on what it does.

badnbusy · 25-03-2005, 22:12

Its probably a third part ad. And i dont see this as a justification for asking me to use Firefox :P I prefer IE. (let's not start that one again).

But the fact is, I wouldnt expect any major ISP's portal site to want to install anything automatically (activex) on my PC. It just shouldn't be allowed.

It probably is harmless, but its something... i wish IE told you the name of the activex file/program that was attempting to install itself.