Internet Explorer 6 update

 

Internet Explorer 6 update



Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 update

Microsoft released (April'06) their Internet
Explorer update that changed the way "active x" controls integrate with video.(rumors say that Microsoft had to adjust the code because of a patent)

It concerns a software update to Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1). According to Microsoft does this update changes the way in which Internet Explorer handles some Web pages that use ActiveX controls. Examples of programs that use ActiveX controls include:
Adobe Reader
Apple QuickTime Player
Macromedia Flash
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Real Networks RealPlayer
Sun Java Virtual Machine


"After you install this update, you cannot interact with ActiveX controls from certain Web pages until these controls are enabled. To enable an ActiveX control, manually click the control. There are also techniques that Web developers can use to update their Web pages." says Microsoft. For more information about these techniques, visit the following MSDN web site http://msdn.microsoft.com/ieupdate.

As part of this Internet Explorer update, Microsoft will release updates to the current versions of Windows XP and of Windows Server 2003. All client operating systems will be updated. These client operating systems include the following:
Windows XP Starter Edition
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional Edition
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Windows XP Media Center Edition
Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems




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