Windows Security alert/Java issue

Question

I am trying to study for a test, at school the computer uses windows xp, just like my computer, and i can view the flashcards on the school computer, but on my computer a security warning comes up that says...Windows has blocked this software because it can't identify the publisher. I have IE8. Is there anything that I can do to be able to see and use these flashcards? http://oc.course.com/sc/off2007/flashcards.cfm?ISBN=978-1-4188-4338-0&project=1&product=word&action=learn

Answer 1

Hi FaithMomof7,

• When was the last time it was working?

• Do you have any security software installed on the computer?

It looks like the website is trying to download add on and is unable to download.

I would suggest that you enable the active plug-in in the internet explorer browser and check if it works.

• Open Internet explorer, click Tools – Internet Options.

• Click the Security tab – Custom Level button.

• Run ActiveX and plug-ins – Enabled

• Download Signed ActiveX Control – Enabled

• Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting – Enabled

• Click OK and apply, close the browser and try again.

If the above step fails there are possibilities if any add on is conflicting I would suggest that you check if any add-ons on the Internet explorer are causing the error. Would suggest you to try opening Internet explorer in the no add-ons mode.

• Click the Start button, click All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click Internet Explorer (No Add-ons)

Refer the link below for more information.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/How-do-browser-add-ons-affect-my-computer

Hope this helps!

Halima S    - Microsoft Support.

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