activex and directx

[kloofnek]

What is the difference between ACTIVEX and DIRECTX?

[rojash]

In very simplistic terms - ActiveX is a model for developing mini applications and components. Most often these days, ones that specifically run in the browser (e.g. Windows Update, etc.)

DirectX is a totally different kettle of whitebait, in that it is an API (Application Programming Interface) that allow programs a more direct access to devices such as the video adaptor and sound card. This gives better performance than the standard interface as is especially useful when writing games and multi-media applications.

[kloofnek]

Thanks very much.
I don`t appear to have it and because of this I can`t update my Vaio laptop.It keeps saying I am either not running Internet Exployer...which I am or don`t have ACTIVE X.I looked this up and get info. saying it is better not to have it but I do need it.Where can I download it from?
I do get Windows updates which are done automatically but when I run it from Windows update..it just goes on and on when checking for any.

I do have iit on the desk computer and doesn`t cause any problems so should I put it into my laptop?

[rojash]

Open Internet Explorer
Click Tools/Internet Options from the main menu
Click the Security Tab
Click Reset All Zones to default Level
Click Apply
Slide the Slider to Medium-high
Click OK

[kloofnek]

Many thanks.
Have a good day.

[johnpol78]

you can take the more information about the directx and the active x.
there are the few tips about these two x's are described in the lbelow link

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1997_articles/ jul97/pcnotesjul97.html

[kloofnek]

Thank you,Johnpol78.

[johnpol78]

it s my pleasure to help you .so that you can get the answer for your question.

[kloofnek]

You sound a real gentleman.