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Disable Active Scripting in Internet Explorer

A single settings change governs how IE manages ActiveX scripts

By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 31, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Microsoft Chrome Safari Firefox Active Scripting (or sometimes called ActiveX Scripting) supports scripts in the Internet Explorer web browser. When enabled, scripts are free to run at will. However, you can disable scripts completely or force IE to ask you each time a script tries to open. Microsoft no longer supports Internet Explorer and recommends that you update to the newer Edge browser. Head to their site to download the newest version.

How to Stop Scripts From Running in Internet Explorer

The Internet Properties control panel, not IE, controls scripting permissions: Press Win+R to open the Run dialog box, then enter inetcpl.cpl. In the Internet Properties dialog box, go to the Security tab. In the Select a zone section, choose Internet. In the Security level for this zone section, select the Custom level button to open the Security Settings - Internet Zone dialog box. Scroll down to the Scripting section. Under the Active scripting header, select Disable. You can also choose to have IE ask you for permission each time a script attempts to run rather than disabling all scripts. If you prefer, choose Prompt instead. Select OK to exit the dialog box, then choose Yes to confirm that you want to change the settings for this zone. Select OK to exit. To restart Internet Explorer, exit the browser and then open it again. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Disable JavaScript in Internet Explorer 11 How to Reset IE Security Settings to Default Levels Script Errors (What They Are and How to Fix Them) What Is Microsoft Internet Explorer? How to Use ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer 11 How to Use the Pop-Up Blocker in Internet Explorer 11 How to Disable Protected Mode in Internet Explorer How to Turn off the Phishing Filter in Internet Explorer How to Manage AutoComplete in Internet Explorer 11 Manage Browsing History and Other Private Data in IE11 Managing Add-Ons in Internet Explorer 11 How to Change the Internet Explorer Home Page How to Uninstall or Remove Internet Explorer How to Move IE Temporary Internet Files Folder to Default Location How to Modify Text Size in Internet Explorer Where to Find Internet Explorer's Temporary Internet Files Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies