
Active X controls not working in IE 5.5 but works in IE 6.0
Quote:
> I developed an asp page that has ActiveX controls and VB
> Script.
> This page opens with full functionality in browsers with
> IE 6.0
> But some browsers with lesser versions do not open this
> fully - some controls are left out. Also, the portions
> that are left out do not vary when the page is opened next
> time - that is, the same controls are missing the next
> time page is opened.
> The source page does not show any error or timeout. The
> sources for a page that fully loads and for a page that
> loads only partially are the same.
Testing with different browsers implies testing on different machines. It
sounds like the controls are already installed on the IE6 machine but not
the the IE5.5 machine.
Have you allowed for download/install?
Internet Component Download Tutorials
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/workshop/delivery/...
Is the AX control safe for scripting? Are both browsers configured the same
for AX controls?
Q182598 - HOWTO: Implement IObjectSafety in Visual Basic Controls
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=182598
HOWTO: Mark MFC Controls Safe for Scripting/Initialization (Q161873)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=161873
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Michael Harris
Microsoft.MVP.Scripting
Seattle WA US
Technet Script Center
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/default.asp