Internet Explorer Browser Configurations For Activex Based Virtual Console And Virtual Media Applications - Dell IDRAC6 User Manual

Internet Explorer Browser Configurations for ActiveX based Virtual
Console and Virtual Media Applications
This section provides information about the Internet Explorer browser
settings required to launch and run ActiveX based Virtual Console and
Virtual Media applications.
NOTE:
Clear the browser's cache and then perform the browser configuration
settings. For more information, see "Clear Your Browser's Cache" on page 206.
Common Settings for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
1 In Internet Explorer, go to ToolsInternet OptionsSecurity tab.
2 Select the Zone you want to use to run the application.
3 Click Custom. If you are using Internet Explorer 8, click Custom level.
The Security Settings window is displayed.
4 Under ActiveX controls and plug-ins:
• Select the Prompt option for Download signed ActiveX controls
Select the Enable or Prompt option for Run ActiveX controls and plug-
•
ins
• Select the Enable or Prompt option for Script ActiveX controls marked
safe for scripting
• Click OK and again click OK.
Additional Settings for Windows Vista or Newer Microsoft Operating Systems
The Internet Explorer browsers in Windows Vista or newer operating systems
have an additional security feature called 'Protected Mode'.
You can launch and run ActiveX applications in Internet Explorer browsers
with 'Protected Mode' in one of the following ways:
• Go to Program Files Internet Explorer. Right-click iexplore.exe and
click Run as administrator.
• Add the iDRAC IP address to the Trusted Sites. To do this:
1 In Internet Explorer, go to ToolsInternet OptionsSecurity
Trusted Sites.
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