Blocked Content Warning
When
a web page is opened that has interactive or active content, Internet Explorer
automatically blocks it, but give you an opportunity to view it anyway. Rest assured
that the content in this presentation is harmless, and is safe to run on your
computer.
In
order to run the content, you can change your security settings, or you can allow
it one time (recommended). Click on the message to allow the content to run. Here
is the text of Microsoft's explanation of the issue (with our comments).
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Computing comments in red)
What
is active content and why does Internet Explorer restrict it?
Active
content is content that relies on either ActiveX controls (We
don't do this!) or computer code called a script (This
is how we control the presentations) to work properly. Examples include
stock tickers, video, and animated content on Web pages. These
programs can, however, malfunction or give you content you don’t want. In some
cases, these programs can be used to collect information from your computer in
ways you might not approve of (We don't do this!),
possibly damage data on your computer (We don't do this!),
install software on your computer without your consent (We
don't do this!), or allow someone else to control your computer remotely
(We don't do this!). Given these risks, you should only install these programs
if you completely trust the publisher. If
a Web page you visit tries to display active content, you will see the message
below. "To
help protect your security, Internet Explorer has restricted this file from showing
active content that could access your computer. Click here for options..."
This
message appears when a Web page open on your computer tries to run a script or
ActiveX control. Internet Explorer blocks the active content portion of the page
but allows the rest of the Web page to open so you can see how it functions without
the script or ActiveX control. Often, you will be able to view or use the Web
page without using the active content. Because active content is a potential hazard
to your computer, you should be certain that you trust the publisher of a script
or ActiveX control before you decide to give it access to your computer. The
interactive presentation will not run unless you allow the blocked script content
to run. If
you are certain that you want to allow the page to run scripts and ActiveX controls
on your computer, follow the steps below: - Click
the Information Bar.
- Click
Allow blocked content.
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