ActiveX components are software add-ons, used while browsing the Internet to enhance the user experience by installing applications such as toolbars, video streaming, stock ticker and other useful applications.

As the quantity of ActiveX components increases, they slow down the pc, and clutter the systems registry. When an activex application is not running the way it is supposed to you will get an error message telling you to repair your ActiveX.

ActiveX applications run according to the settings inside of your internet browser like Internet Explorer or Chrome. Usually your internet browser will protect your computer from the user running any ActiveX components, but you can fine tune the settings based on your security needs. For most users it is advisable to keep the internet browser settings on default, as running ActiveX from an unknown source can crash your computer.

Tips and Tricks to Repair ActiveX Controls

As helpful as ActiveX can be, when you have lots of ActiveX entries getting updated in your windows registry every day it causes your registry to get confused and can really slow down your computer.

If you are getting lots of errors when you browse the internet that may mean that you have similar ActiveX components running in the registry causing errors. It’s best to seek professional help to repair ActiveX entries in the computer registry.

One of the ways to overcome this problem is to clean up the windows registry from dangerous ActiveX. But cleaning the system registry is not any easy task and   accidentally deleting any correct entries might make the system unusable. It is highly recommended to backup your system registry before editing the registry by hand.

If you are not comfortable repairing your registry manually, one of the safest and easiest ways to repair ActiveX errors is to use a registry repair software program. Registry repair software programs are easy to install and automatically scan your computer’s registry to find and remove the error causing ActiveX entries. These tools are much safer and give better results compared to the manual cleaning.

If you have not used such tools and are not familiar with the layout of the registry, he last resort is to seek professional help. There are usually local companies who specialize in computer repair and will charge you for registry repair. You can check to see if they have yearly maintenance plans.

The fastest and safest option is to use a registry cleaning software program to clean your malfuntioning ActiveX controls out of your system so it will run properly.