Hi. I don't know if this is the right forum for my problem. Anyway, I have a problem with my Windows Services. Each time when I launch Windows Services window, I get a warning: One or more activex controls could not be displayed because either: 1. your current security settings prohibit running activex controls on this page, or 2. you have blocked a publisher of one of the controls. as a result, the page may not display correctly. The warning pop-up opens only when I click on Extended tab. The problem has nothing to do with IE security, because I can open pages with ActiveX controls on them and so. I have installed Spybot spyware/malware removal tool. Then uninstalled it. I'm not sure if this is the cause of the problem. But I presume it is. So, may be someone was facing the same problem and knows the cause for it. Thanks.

I'm having the same issue. It started about an hour ago. I was in Services everything was working fine, I finished what I was doing and closed it out. Launched it again and am now getting the same activex warning you are, also only on the Extended tab. Edit:Same issue is occurring with gpedit.msc as well, also only on the Extended tab.

Hi, Thanks for the post! Please refer to the method 1 in KB 907343 , follow the steps to troubleshoot the issue. Regards, Miya This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. | Please remember to click "Mark as Answer" on the post that helps you, and to click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

KB907343 doesn't solve the issue, I tried it yesterday.

KB907343 doesn't solve the issue, I tried it yesterday. It doesn't, but it is very close to solution. You should delete 1 extra (parasite) zone from HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\ with pseudo-graphic number, you'll see it before zone number 0. It seems this is a bug of Adobe flash player update, though I am not sure. P.S. By the way, this extra zone prevents desktop gadgets to be shown correctly. Like on the picture in first post here

Hi, and a big thanks to SV-VV it works. Try it :-)

Works great, thank you.

Great. It works! Thank you.

KB907343 doesn't solve the issue, I tried it yesterday. It doesn't, but it is very close to solution. You should delete 1 extra (parasite) zone from HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\ with pseudo-graphic number, you'll see it before zone number 0. It seems this is a bug of Adobe flash player update, though I am not sure. P.S. By the way, this extra zone prevents desktop gadgets to be shown correctly. Like on the picture in first post here dear a professional trouble shooter spent almost 2 hours to find the solution and couldnt but it took only 3 min to solve the problem through ur given method so bundle ov thanks

I seem to have all the symptoms on my system, which is running Windows 7 enterprise 32 bit. My Desktop gadgets do not load and I get the below error when I open Services.msc. --------------------------- Web Browser --------------------------- One or more ActiveX controls could not be displayed because either: 1) Your current security settings prohibit running ActiveX controls on this page, or 2) You have blocked a publisher of one of the controls. As a result, the page might not display correctly. --------------------------- OK --------------------------- But I do not see any parasite zone before zone 0 in the above mentioned registry. I have tried the mentioned KB as well and have registered some DLLs as mentioned at a few other sites. Any help is greatly appreciated. Chandra

Try to follow the KB article (KB907343). 1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK. 2. Expand the following registry subkey: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0 3. In the right pane, right-click 1200, and then click Modify. 4. In the Value data box, type either 1 or 0 to overwrite the existing value of 3. Then, click OK. Note If you type 1 in the Value data box, you will receive the following prompt when you start Microsoft Project: Do you want to allow software such as ActiveX controls and plug-ins to run?Additionally, you will receive this prompt at other times when you use Microsoft Project. If you do not want to receive this prompt, type 0 in the Value data box. The values 0, 1, and 3 are associated with the following behavior: · 0 = Enabled, or the action is permitted · 1 = Prompt · 3 = Disabled, or the action is not permitted 5. Quit Registry Editor. IF this does not works try to check the Internet Options.. Try to reset the Internet Explorer. 1. Click on Start & run. 2. Type inetcpl.cpl & click ok 3. Click on Advance Tab & click on Reset (Make sure to put the check mark on the delete the personal setting for IE8) then again reset. 4. Click close. This should work.

KB907343 doesn't solve the issue, I tried it yesterday. It doesn't, but it is very close to solution. You should delete 1 extra (parasite) zone from HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\ with pseudo-graphic number, you'll see it before zone number 0. It seems this is a bug of Adobe flash player update, though I am not sure. P.S. By the way, this extra zone prevents desktop gadgets to be shown correctly. Like on the picture in first post here Brilliant. Just brilliant, thanks.

Removing the extra-zone worked well for me installing a sony blogger software for the MHS-TS10 Camera. Thank you very much

I do that, but after reboot "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\L" appears again.

bro sv_vv!!! This works Fu****g awesome brah!!! love u man!! peace out!

BEAUTY! Thanks so much! Free free to wear your HERO badge all week!

For 3 days I've been reading other forums trying to locate a resolve for this problem. Thank God I found this one. So to you sv_vv....pat yourself on the back 4 times and repeat to yourself....I AM A LEGEND!. Bonza mate!....works like a treat.

Hi!! I too had the same trouble and was getting that message. Thanks to sv_vv who solved that issue in a very nice way. Thanks again.

hi! I have the same problem. I tried deleting the "L' zone but it just keeps appearing again after I delete it. Even after I delete it I still can't access the "services.msc" as I get the same message : One or more ActiveX controls could not be displayed because either: 1) Your current security settings prohibit running ActiveX controls on this page, or 2) You have blocked a publisher of one of the controls. As a result, the page might not display correctly. Can anyone please help me ?

I have deleted "L" folder under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\ Then it is working fine in my Windows 7.

I am using the Windows 7 as well. Finally I managed to delete the "L" folder in "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones" after I did a full system scan with "SUPERAntiSpyware" and "Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware". Now I am able to enter the "Services.msc " but my Security Center won't start. That was my first problem I tried to solve when I got the message "The Windows Scurity Center can't be started" . Now it seems I got the Windows Services running but I can't seem to start the Security Center. I went in the Services.msc menu and started the Security Center, put the start up type "Automatic (delayed start)" but after a few seconds it is again stopped and disabled. Any suggestions please ? Thank you.

May be any other Antivirus software is starting its own security center. In that case it will stop the windows security center.

Hi, it exaclty because of the adobe flash player update... thanks alot to sv. it works fine.:)

Thanks SV - I spent 3 days on this and eventually installed Vista SP2, which didn't help! I came across your suggestion, and that fixed it in 3 minutes - genius. How come you're not in the New Year's Honours list?

Thanks for the solution. It worked perfect. I spent hours trying to figure it out, but thanks to this forum and you problem solved! Peace.

KB907343 doesn't solve the issue, I tried it yesterday. It doesn't, but it is very close to solution. You should delete 1 extra (parasite) zone from HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\ with pseudo-graphic number, you'll see it before zone number 0. It seems this is a bug of Adobe flash player update, though I am not sure. P.S. By the way, this extra zone prevents desktop gadgets to be shown correctly. Like on the picture in first post here Thanks a lot sv_vv, I had this error bugging lately. Not certain what change triggered this, but your solution worked like a charm.

thanks for the help Mr. Jishnu

I'm having the same issue. I try install CorelDraw X5 and cant see buttons on installer. When I try to resolve this problem I found a problem with my Windows Services: One or more activex controls could not be displayed because either. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\ Resolve all problems (With CorelDraw too) Great! thank you.

Ok. Instead of deleting the "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\L" subfolder, right-click on the folder with your mouse and choose "Permissions..." From there, you need to check the "Deny" boxes for all users. Doing this should take care of the problem once and for all. I personally use my computer with Administrative privileges all the time, so I have no idea whether you need to change some settings as a non-administrative user in order to do this. Hope this works for you too!

Thanks for your proposal, this worked for me, and also solved another issue regarding to Visual Studio 2010 setup. http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en/setupprerelease/thread/a55543e2-9e42-4ca8-b84e-6853cb71655d Thanks again. Regards, Tony

thanks so much .. this resolved similar issue.

Thank you so much this solved my problem! I tried to install Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 trial. After starting the setup(msi installer started) but before even installing anything my cpu usage was really high and the setup window was flickering and the cursor of my mouse pointer was changing really fast from normal state to working state. I tried to install anyway but setup was really really slow. After trying the solution as described above the installation was successful and fast. Thanks, thanks THANKS

Thanks, it fixed my problem

You saved me mate! Thanx a lot!

It worked for me thank a lot SV-VV

This just nailed the problem. The pseudo-graphic number, (you'll see it before zone number 0) looks like a letter L. This will do the magic. cheers SAN

Hi, I have kind of been having the same problem. I have been trying to turn on my windows security centre, for vista. However it will not allow me to turn it on, i can't even turn on windows defence. i scanned by computer for spyware with spybot, and i opened my windows services to reset the windows defense to automatic (delayed start) but it won't allow me, will only allow me to set it to automatic. so i set it to automatic but it won't allow me to start. it keeps saying, windows defender service was started on the local computer then stopped. some services stop automatically if they are not in use by other services or programmes. please help me i have tried everything. thanks

great thanks. works for me.Only Paranoid Survival.

KB907343 doesn't solve the issue, I tried it yesterday. It doesn't, but it is very close to solution. You should delete 1 extra (parasite) zone from HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\ with pseudo-graphic number, you'll see it before zone number 0. It seems this is a bug of Adobe flash player update, though I am not sure. P.S. By the way, this extra zone prevents desktop gadgets to be shown correctly. Like on the picture in first post here It was like duck-shot. Right to the point. Very efficient. Greatest respect SV-W!!!

thanks Sv_VV..... it worked for me..

Thanks a lot. It works.

I experienced this problem as part of a Malware program. A website downloaded and installed the following files: C:\Windows\Gtosya.exe C:\Temp\Grl.exe C:\Temp\Grj.exe C:\Temp\Grk.exe C:\Temp\Grm.exe It installed a startup program. Here’s the info from Autoruns: CE8SIIFGSU I windows setup API Avira GmbH c:\temp\grl.exe And it created a registry key: [HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21……… (key will vary)......\Software\CE8SIIFGSU] It also added three of the above programs as “Tasks” in Windows Task Scheduler. That is why the “fixes” that people made always get re-broken and why those programs can’t be killed. I then found that Task Scheduler doesn’t load either so you can’t delete the tasks and you may not be able to remove the key AND run Services.msc before the bad services will reinstall that key. There are two ways around this… One, delete the above files from C:\Temp (or delete everything from C:\Temp if you like) then delete the Registry key but the files MAY be “open” and not deleteable -– or – you can use Autoruns (from SysInternals) and find the Scheduled Tasks, delete them and then delete the Registry key and the files. I found another problem in the registry that has not been mentioned yet… I searched the registry for the “special character” from the “Zones” entry and found some keys that had been modified with that character in the (Default) value. I reset them to the true (value not set) by selecting the (Default) key and hitting the delete on the keyboard. You get a warning – hit ok – and the key is configured correctly. I don’t know if that contributes to the problem but that value shouldn’t be in the Registry anyway. This problem affected MSC programs and also added a “hijack” to IE, always sending me to http://19638.21445.directhit.namiflow.com/.... Hope this helps!

This worked for me. Thanks

Thanks SV, Your solution worked for me!

Hi budddy.... My problem solved... thanks...

Hi SV_VV You must be a magician! Great work, Pro, Great solution- works just fine for me! And, a million thanks!

Hi everyone! Thanks SV-VV - the pseudo- zone before 0 was something a virus had done to my client.. I'm a tech for New Tribes Mission and my clients are half way around the world.. and just about to go into a village without a solution! Deleting the "fake" zone in ZONES group did the trick. In His care..

KB907343 doesn't solve the issue, I tried it yesterday. It doesn't, but it is very close to solution. You should delete 1 extra (parasite) zone from HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\ with pseudo-graphic number, you'll see it before zone number 0. It seems this is a bug of Adobe flash player update, though I am not sure. P.S. By the way, this extra zone prevents desktop gadgets to be shown correctly. Like on the picture in first post here You are really the best!!! Thank you so much!!

KB907343 doesn't solve the issue, I tried it yesterday. It doesn't, but it is very close to solution. You should delete 1 extra (parasite) zone from HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\ with pseudo-graphic number, you'll see it before zone number 0. It seems this is a bug of Adobe flash player update, though I am not sure. P.S. By the way, this extra zone prevents desktop gadgets to be shown correctly. Like on the picture in first post here You are really the best!!! Thank you so much!! Worked for me too, thanks! Issue were with Management Console of Forefront TMG.

Thank you very much. this has been bugging me for a while!!! You Rule!

Hello everyone, I found KB 2506343 is released and provides the resolution to this issue:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2506343

Most excellent solution. I just installed a Flash update shortly before using my scanner and getting the ActiveX messages. Worked perfectly! Thank you.

It worked for me too - thank you. I really wonder what caused this "pseudo-graphic number" to be added. Thanx again

yoh sv_vv!!!! thanks Man.. it soLve my yahoo messenger probLem.. thanks a Lot...

OMG!! All I can say is THANK YOU, THANK YOU !! I tried everything before I found your post. Registry Changes the KB907343 (so - called MS Fix) and nothing worked. I have been plagued with the blocking of very necessary and important ActiveX Controls since early December 2010. But the problems disappeared immediately after I followed your Wonderful Advice !!

KB907343 doesn't solve the issue, I tried it yesterday. It doesn't, but it is very close to solution. You should delete 1 extra (parasite) zone from HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\ with pseudo-graphic number, you'll see it before zone number 0. It seems this is a bug of Adobe flash player update, though I am not sure. P.S. By the way, this extra zone prevents desktop gadgets to be shown correctly. Like on the picture in first post here thanks to sv_vv works also for me........

thanks ! it just solved all the errorsAsma

KB907343 doesn't solve the issue, I tried it yesterday. It doesn't, but it is very close to solution. You should delete 1 extra (parasite) zone from HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\ with pseudo-graphic number, you'll see it before zone number 0. It seems this is a bug of Adobe flash player update, though I am not sure. P.S. By the way, this extra zone prevents desktop gadgets to be shown correctly. Like on the picture in first post here very awesome brilliant, u r proffessional trouble shooter hats of to you and thanx for saving me

KB907343 doesn't solve the issue, I tried it yesterday. It doesn't, but it is very close to solution. You should delete 1 extra (parasite) zone from HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\ with pseudo-graphic number, you'll see it before zone number 0. It seems this is a bug of Adobe flash player update, though I am not sure. P.S. By the way, this extra zone prevents desktop gadgets to be shown correctly. Like on the picture in first post here Deleting the L parasite worked for me.

KB907343 doesn't solve the issue, I tried it yesterday. It doesn't, but it is very close to solution. You should delete 1 extra (parasite) zone from HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\ with pseudo-graphic number, you'll see it before zone number 0. It seems this is a bug of Adobe flash player update, though I am not sure. P.S. By the way, this extra zone prevents desktop gadgets to be shown correctly. Like on the picture in first post here Thanks works here!

Windows + R -> cmd -> regedit

Hey All...... I'm having the same problem BUT...! My problem is with "X1 Professional" Desktop Search, and I'm on XPsp3. When my preview frame try's to open HTML pages that have Flash in them, I get the error. I have tried all the above fixes, and none of them apply or work, not having the "L" or wrong settings etc. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks a lot guys.... it works!!!

Ok. Instead of deleting the "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\L" subfolder, right-click on the folder with your mouse and choose "Permissions..." From there, you need to check the "Deny" boxes for all users. Doing this should take care of the problem once and for all. I personally use my computer with Administrative privileges all the time, so I have no idea whether you need to change some settings as a non-administrative user in order to do this. Hope this works for you too! This tip simply solved the issue tryign with KB fixes or to set 1200 key value to 0 does not make any positive thing (it was already ZERO)BH

Totally awesome dude..thank you for the advice!!! it worked!!!

thanks.

Thanks, Sv_v. Had the same problem in XP, your method worked a charm.

thanks it working. just delete L key. now you set value to zone 0 for activex permission

I have deleted "L" folder under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\ Then it is working fine in my Windows 7. Thanks Deleting "L" folder under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\ also works for me now thank for your support......Great ..

It's work. thanks

Cheers man legend. Works 100%

Amaizing solution!! Thank you very much Fachbereich!!!

I have same problem, but it doesnt resolved by steps given here, can there be any other solution.. Please provide. Thanks, Gopal R.

This sorted out my issue (kaspersky administration console that uses MMC), i can confirm that the KB907343 does not solve this issue but the deletion of the zone does.

i am working on windows xp and i have this problem and i want a solution and how i do this solution thanks

SV_VV is ritel. It's a bug. Thanks a lot buddy :)

Excellent, worked beautifully! Thanks a ton! Sujal

It worked for me too. Thank you so much SV-VV

..I didn't want to delete anything from the registry;I believe in suggestion that it is ok to delete (many users confirmed this tip worked for them),but I'm not so good at a pc stuff,soo I've followed leo 9949 suggestion (shown at the screenshot) and the nagging pop-up about Active X settings disappeared!Now I can again normally use Coffee Cup Flash Blogger and it's 'Preview' option..thanx @sv_w and leo!..

thank u very much i realy was upset and know am ok & in good mood when i did your step again thank u

Tx. That solved the problem that I faced.

The message did show in a yellow bar in IE on a machine here. Reason was finally a time mismatch between the host providing the SSL certificate and the client, who's clock was out of range by about 15 minutes. After correcting the client time the webpage started to work as expected. Best greetings from Germany Olaf

hi sv_vv.. your method bring the solution thanks.......

firstly i thank u alot lot n lot more ....bcoz i am fed up with this prob many times,it screwed up me...anyway this is xtremely useful to me....thanks...thanks again...

That's right. It worked for me. Thanks. I'm running Win7 64bit.---------------------------- http://sa-os.blogspot.com

HEY THANK YOU VERY MUCH IT WORKS FOR ME FINALLY YOU SOLVED MY PROBLEM BUDDY THANKS

HI Guys, I am getting the same error on my windows 2003 server. Can anybody tell me is this coz of some bug? I am not getting any number above 0 on zone.

Thanks a lot SV_VV. You are really great. But how did you get this solution. Even I had the same issue. The above solution worked for me.

Ok. Instead of deleting the "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\L" subfolder, right-click on the folder with your mouse and choose "Permissions..." From there, you need to check the "Deny" boxes for all users. Doing this should take care of the problem once and for all. I personally use my computer with Administrative privileges all the time, so I have no idea whether you need to change some settings as a non-administrative user in order to do this. Hope this works for you too! value already zero. this solved... thanks...

thank u so much my problem solved.

Unlike the rubbish that was stated before this post, this one works. This is the solution and Jishnu is brilliant. Thanks a million, friend. Try to follow the KB article (KB907343). 1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK. 2. Expand the following registry subkey: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0 3. In the right pane, right-click 1200, and then click Modify. 4. In the Value data box, type either 1 or 0 to overwrite the existing value of 3. Then, click OK. Note If you type 1 in the Value data box, you will receive the following prompt when you start Microsoft Project: Do you want to allow software such as ActiveX controls and plug-ins to run?Additionally, you will receive this prompt at other times when you use Microsoft Project. If you do not want to receive this prompt, type 0 in the Value data box. The values 0, 1, and 3 are associated with the following behavior: · 0 = Enabled, or the action is permitted · 1 = Prompt · 3 = Disabled, or the action is not permitted 5. Quit Registry Editor. IF this does not works try to check the Internet Options.. Try to reset the Internet Explorer. 1. Click on Start & run. 2. Type inetcpl.cpl & click ok 3. Click on Advance Tab & click on Reset (Make sure to put the check mark on the delete the personal setting for IE8) then again reset. 4. Click close. This should work.

I am came across this problem recently. Thanks for the solution...It's works fine..!

Hi, I have faced the same issue.It has resolved now.Followed the procedure given on below links - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2506343 http://am-techzone.blogspot.com/2011/07/one-or-more-activex-controls-could-not.html Thanks a lot.

Hey, This worked perfectly. Thank you very much!

truly brilliant bro thanks a million please can you tell us how you just arrived at the solution

it worked ! sloppy coding created a bogus zone that caused mayhem in lots of disparate places. 1) Quicken 2009 attachments would not display (warning about dangerous location) 2) windows 7 (64 bit) previewer previews denied for dangerous source. 3) Services pane acting strange (not permitting extended display) testing now. yep, all above problems are fixed by removing this bogus zone. dr Karron (drdbkarron) on facebook and drdbkarron@gmail.com

Thanks a bunch this problem has been bugging me for a whilst :D

Thank you thank you! A hundred times thank you for your post. Oh my goodness I didn't know what was wrong - then I followed your post - Start Menu - regedit I couldn't pull up Services Again, thank you SVV_VV!

Thanks a lot. This totally solved the problem I had where the VMware Workstation installer just showed a gray page. Apparently the VMware Workstation installer uses a webpage for it's installation and thus my not so smart installation of Adobe flash player yesterday messed things up.

Thanks man.. it has solved my problem

i have solved this problem and made a video on it here is a link hope it helps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgfoBF-e304

I encountered the error in running 'Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer'. Followed the instructions above and it worked! Thank you very much it solved my problem. I can now scan my laptop and see if it adheres to 'Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer'.

After installing Adobe flash player update, I faced the same problem but I cannot find any special folder except "0", "1", "2", "3" and "4" under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\ Also, all adode flash player required stuffs tell me to install adode flash player(I reinstalled it for many times) Can you help me? Thanks.(I come from China region... Please forgive my bad English...)

Deleting that entry fixed this issue for me. THANK YOU ! ! !

The most simplest step resolved my issue - Try to reset the Internet Explorer. 1. Click on Start & run. 2. Type inetcpl.cpl & click ok 3. Click on Advance Tab & click on Reset (Make sure to put the check mark on the delete the personal setting for IE8) then again reset. 4. Click close. This should work