Allow active X controls to be authorised automatically by GPO

[denon101]

Is there any way to automatically allow active x controls such as quicktime, citrix to run without the user having to accept it. I am running xp pro and ie7 and local profiles. I have looked at the add-ons part but can't seem to find anything.

Any help would be appreciated

[Jon]

This should do the trick...

Computer Configuration and User Configuration, in the Administrative Templates\WindowsComponents\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel\Security Page\Local Machine Zone


Download Signed ActiveX Controls - Enable (Don't select Prompt)
Download UnSigned ActiveX Controls - Enable

[AngryTechnician]

Those settings should work, but are pretty risky as they will allow ANY ActiveX control to load, including malware-laden ones.

If you want to be more selective, it is possible, though takes a bit more work. See Adding Administrator Approved Controls to Group Policy for detailed instructions on creating your own ADM template to allow particular controls to be run - and don't be put off by the wordiness of the instructions, it's actually much easier than it looks.