FP2003 preview through browser since SP2 install

[JWW]

Since the SP2 download/install for WinXP, whenever I want to preview my
website through my browser I get a security alert that says that IE won't
allow script and Active-X to run on this page. Then I need to tell it to
allow blocked content and then confirm that choice. I've tried turning off
the Windows firewall with no change. I run Norton Internet Security package
and had no trouble with this one function prior to the SP2 install. I can
still preview through the browser, but only if I manually perform to "OK's"
to allow script, etc. It's a real nuisance - anyone else had this issue
arise??? I have no problems viewing sites on the web - it only comes up when
reading the site off my hard drive into the browser for preview. Thanks.

JWW

 

[Tom Pepper Willett]

SP2 is a *major* revision to the WindowsXP operating system, and there is a
learning curve.

You can start your adventure here:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/topten.mspx
--
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Tom "Pepper" Willett
Microsoft MVP - FrontPage
---
About FrontPage 2003:
http://office.microsoft.com/home/office.aspx?assetid=FX01085802
FrontPage 2003 Product Information:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/frontpage/prodinfo/default.mspx
Understanding FrontPage:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/office/understanding/frontpage/
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| Since the SP2 download/install for WinXP, whenever I want to preview my
| website through my browser I get a security alert that says that IE won't
| allow script and Active-X to run on this page. Then I need to tell it to
| allow blocked content and then confirm that choice. I've tried turning off
| the Windows firewall with no change. I run Norton Internet Security
package
| and had no trouble with this one function prior to the SP2 install. I can
| still preview through the browser, but only if I manually perform to
"OK's"
| to allow script, etc. It's a real nuisance - anyone else had this issue
| arise??? I have no problems viewing sites on the web - it only comes up
when
| reading the site off my hard drive into the browser for preview. Thanks.
|
| JWW

 

[Brian]

Hi -
I have the same problem. I spoke to Microsoft's SP2 Helpline - they seemed
unaware of the issue but suggested turning off the popup blocker and various
other tweaks. However nothing worked. Disabling the blocker works when
online and using the internet but not when you are working on your local
machine. The person I spoke to said she would make further enquiries and
would get back to me. I have not yet heard anything more from her. She (and
her colleagues seemed to imply that it may be a fault with the SP2.

Brian.

 

[Kathleen Anderson [MVP - FP]]

Does this help?
Web server functionality may not work correctly after you install Windows XP
Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=883607

 

[Brian]

Hi again -
I forgot to say in my previous posting that you can of course access the
webpage by using the control bar which appears and grant permission for the
page to show. This, however does become irritating after a while and the
sound that accompanies the warning cannot be switched off unless you turn
off the speakers.
Brian.

 

[Brian]

Hi again -
I think I have found the solution - easy really!!
IE / Tools / Internet Options / Advanced / Tick 'Allow active content to
run in files on My Computer'. Seems to do the trick.

Brian.

 

[JWW]

Brian - it worked like a charm - thanks for responding to my inquiry!! JWW

 

[Mike Jacoubowsky]

I think I have found the solution - easy really!!

IE / Tools / Internet Options / Advanced / Tick 'Allow active content to
run in files on My Computer'. Seems to do the trick.

It's far worse than that. You found a way to work with FP and IE on *your*
computer. But every single user who's downloaded the SP2 service pack has
the same problem. All of a sudden they're locked out of your javascript
content unless they tell their computer that it's ok to download
potentially-dangerous stuff. But wait, there's more... it's not even all
that obvious what's going on. Stuff (that your website is displaying)
appears incomplete or broken, as if *you* screwed up (rather than it being
an option on the viewer's computer).

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it appears that SP2 favors a severely
dumbed-down web presentation.

--Mike Jacoubowsky
Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReaction.com
IMBA, BikesBelong, NBDA member

 

[Thomas A. Rowe]

No really, SP2 cover two different types of security, items run on your HD in the local security
zone and items running from within a IE or Outlook Express in the internet zone.

However, you do need to test your site to see what items you have to change or replace.
See:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2brows.mspx



--
==============================================
Thomas A. Rowe (Microsoft MVP - FrontPage)
WEBMASTER Resources(tm)

FrontPage Resources, WebCircle, MS KB Quick Links, etc.
==============================================

 

[BB]

Ever since I installed XP SP2, I have been unable to connect to my remote web
server. I reinstalled the FrontPage extensions - still unable to connect. I
followed the steps contained in that referenced knowledge base article -
still unable to connect. I even disabled the Windows firewall - still unable
to connect.

What else can I do???

 

[BB]

Deleting SP2 solved my problem.

Ever since I installed XP SP2, I have been unable to connect to my remote web
server. I reinstalled the FrontPage extensions - still unable to connect. I
followed the steps contained in that referenced knowledge base article -
still unable to connect. I even disabled the Windows firewall - still unable
to connect.

What else can I do???

 

[MD Websunlimited]

Hi Brian,

Recently install WXP SP2? If so, try:

IE / Tools / Internet Options / Advanced / Tick 'Allow active content to
run in files on My Computer'


--
Mike -- FrontPage MVP '97-'02
J-Bots 2004 102 Components For FP
http://www.websunlimited.com
FrontPage Add-ins Since '97 FP 2003 / 2002 / 2000 Compatible

 

[tcarp]

I know you posted this some time ago, but wanted to say "thanks". This has
been driving me nuts. I've been learning FP2003 includes, DWP, etc. and have
copied examples from an internet site I liked. When I invoked IE from within
FP2003 (f12) I got the blocked content warning, however, when I accessed the
site I copied the example from I got no warning.

Good post!

Tom

 

[Thomas A. Rowe]

But when you do that, you have removed all warning messages. As long as you view content via http
you will not get the warning.

--
==============================================
Thomas A. Rowe (Microsoft MVP - FrontPage)
==============================================
If you feel your current issue is a results of installing
a Service Pack or security update, please contact
Microsoft Product Support Services:
http://support.microsoft.com
If the problem can be shown to have been caused by a
security update, then there is usually no charge for the call.
==============================================

 

[tcarp]

I'm not sure I understand. The issue that started all this was a very
inconvenient situation when working with web site design. One can look at
the design via the default browser installed on the laptop (in my case) by
simply pressing f12. When this is done active content is blocked and the
warning message comes up. The content has to be allowed to see the full
function of the site. In my case, the content are simply sub-menus (pull
down menus) in the page's main menu bar.

If the page is published and then viewed on the internet via the same
browser, the content is allowed as it should be, and the pull down menus work
properly.

All security features, in my opinion, should allow legitimate content.
Unforuntately, the way things are these days we end up having to set the
security bar quite low to protect ourselves. This often blocks legitimate
content and, local web development previewing via the installed browser
should be considered legitimate, particularly if the active content is
intended for publication.

The setting that is discussed here seems to be quite specific and appears
not to disable active content detection and notices when actually browsing
the net.

....in my opinion

Tom

 

[tcarp]

To add, if you have a workaround that allows FP2003 design content to be
viewed via the local browser (f12) without blocking the active content other
than the one suggested here that does work, I certainly would appreciate it.

Thanks

Tom

 

[Murray]

Add the "Mark of the Web" to your local files' markup (immediately under the
Doctype, if there is one)

<!-- saved from url=(0014)about:internet -->

(Google it)

 

[Thomas A. Rowe]

This is not a FP related issue, any active content viewed in IE6 under SP2 via the local file system
will generate warning unless disabled when active content is in the page.

This can happen with any html file that may be downloaded to your PC or you have saved while viewing
the page.

When you disable the warning, then you are leaving yourself open, but that is your choice.

--
==============================================
Thomas A. Rowe (Microsoft MVP - FrontPage)
==============================================
If you feel your current issue is a results of installing
a Service Pack or security update, please contact
Microsoft Product Support Services:
http://support.microsoft.com
If the problem can be shown to have been caused by a
security update, then there is usually no charge for the call.
==============================================

 

[hn5hn]

It's far worse than that. You found a way to work with FP and IE on *your*
computer. But every single user who's downloaded the SP2 service pack has
the same problem. All of a sudden they're locked out of your javascript
content unless they tell their computer that it's ok to download
potentially-dangerous stuff. But wait, there's more... it's not even all
that obvious what's going on. Stuff (that your website is displaying)
appears incomplete or broken, as if *you* screwed up (rather than it being
an option on the viewer's computer).

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it appears that SP2 favors a severely
dumbed-down web presentation.

--Mike Jacoubowsky
Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReaction.com
IMBA, BikesBelong, NBDA member