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  1. laxchris

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    i have been trying to download yahoo mesenger when i try to download it says Your current security settings prohbits running active X controls on this page when i hit ok i have to download it manualing and after i install it nothing happens...help!!
     
    laxchris, Aug 6, 2003
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  2. Dela

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    click tools - internet options, click the security tab, what security level are you at?
     
    Dela, Aug 7, 2003
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  3. laxchris

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    it is at medium..
     
    laxchris, Aug 7, 2003
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    Lower it down and try to download again
     
    Oriphus, Aug 7, 2003
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  5. laxchris

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    when it'a on low it still doesn't work
     
    laxchris, Aug 7, 2003
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  6. Dela

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    Firewall??? Router??
     
    Dela, Aug 7, 2003
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  7. laxchris

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    i have wireless usb network adaptor
     
    laxchris, Aug 7, 2003
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    Praetor Moderator Staff Member

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    Does the WAP have a firewall? Ports that need to be forwarded? ICF?
     
    Praetor, Aug 7, 2003
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  9. laxchris

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    how do i find out all that..
     
    laxchris, Aug 7, 2003
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    In your internet settings you cna ascertain whether or not a firewall is present and activated.
     
    Oriphus, Aug 7, 2003
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    Must be a firewall on the network, all that can explain it!
     
    Dela, Aug 8, 2003
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  12. laxchris

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    how do i turn of this firewall
     
    laxchris, Aug 8, 2003
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  13. laxchris

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    i'am apart of a wireless network and the main computer is able to download it but i can't.
     
    laxchris, Aug 8, 2003
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    What WAP do you have? Make/model
     
    Praetor, Aug 9, 2003
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  15. Dela

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    Dont think ull be able to turn off the firewall if its there!
     
    Dela, Aug 9, 2003
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  16. laxchris

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    i have a linksys wireless USB network adaptor
     
    laxchris, Aug 9, 2003
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  17. Dela

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    Has to be the wireless network, cant think of what else it could be!
     
    Dela, Aug 11, 2003
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  18. laxchris

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    can i do anything to fix it..
     
    laxchris, Aug 11, 2003
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  19. Dela

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    I wouldnt really know, dont havbe much experience with em!
     
    Dela, Aug 12, 2003
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  20. Praetor

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    Log into the router and check for DMZ Host (Under Advanced Settings)..... if that option is even available, set yourself as the DMZ host and then download the Yahoo Messenger
     
    Praetor, Aug 12, 2003
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