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PostPosted: Sat Jun 05, 2004 7:01 pm    Post subject: pandascan
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I was just wondering why I can't scan my computer with the free online scanner. explorer has encountered and error and needs to close is the message. any ideas?
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 09, 2004 5:37 am    Post subject:
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Security settings , maybe .

Recommended Minimal Security Settings
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Close all instances of Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
Control Panel > Internet Options > Click on the "Security" tab
Highlight the "Internet" icon, click "Custom Level"

"Download signed ActiveX scripts" = Prompt
"Download unsigned ActiveX scripts = Disable
"Initialize and script ActiveX not marked as safe" = Disable
"Installation of Desktop items" = Prompt
"Launching programs and files in a IFRAME" = Prompt

Click on the "Content" tab, Click the "Publishers" button
Highlight and click "Remove" any unknowns, click Ok
Why is this so important? [read this]
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/restricted.htm#Why

Click on the "Advanced" tab
Uncheck: "Install on demand (other)", click Apply\Ok
To test your setup after making the above changes [click here]
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/restricted.htm#Testing
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