IE11 prevents ActiveX from running

Question

Our web browser plugin works fine in IE9 and IE10 but in IE11 the plugin is neither recognized as an add-on or allowed to run. It\'s as if IE11 no longer supports ActiveX.

Answer 1

Here's how I got it working:

1. Include your URL in IE Trusted Sites

2. run gpedit.msc (as Admin) and enable the following setting:

gpedit->Local->Computer->Windows Comp->ActiveX Installer->ActiveX installation policy for sites in Trusted Zones

Enabled + Silently,Silently,Prompt

3. Run gpupdate

4. Relaunch your Browser

NOTES: Windows 10 EDGE don't have trusted sites, so you have to use IE 11. Lots of folk moaning about that!