Original Title: Can't use Group Policy Object Editor because of ActiveX and security settings.When Group Policy Object Editor opens, I get the message "Your current security settings prohibit running ActiveX controls on this page." I have fiddled with security settings in IE, but can't figure this out. I am running Windows XP Pro SP3.Thanks in advance for any help.Scott Adams

Hi Scott,Are you facing this issue only while opening Group Policy Object Editor or other administrative tools as well?The issue may occur if the security settings for the Local Machine zone are configured to prevent ActiveX content from running.You may follow these steps & check if the issue persists.Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-the-registryHow to back up and restore the registry in Windowsa. Click Start, click Run, type ‘regedit.exe’, and then click OK.b. Expand the following registry subkey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0c. In the right pane, right-click 1200, and then click Modify.d. In the Value data box, type 0. Then, click OK.e. Quit Registry Editor.If this issue still occurs after you perform this procedure, your administrator may have set a policy that prevents ActiveX content from running in the Local Machine zone. We recommend that you contact your administrator to configure the settings for the Local Machine zone if you are under any active domain.Hope the information helps. Please post back and let us know.RegardsDebleena SMicrosoft Answers Support EngineerVisit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.