Microsoft patches may break Web sites
The problems occur after installing the patches Microsoft delivered with security bulletins MS05-038 and MS05-052. Both patches can cause problems with ActiveX controls, small programs designed to perform a simple task that can make a Web site more interactive. The MS05-038 patch can also hinder Java applications. After the patches are installed, some applications will no longer work in Internet Explorer!
The MS05-052 patch causes the problem because it makes several changes to Windows meant to increase the security of the IE Web browser. After installing the patch, IE will check for a special security setting called on ActiveX controls. If the control does not have the setting, IE will block it.
To resolve this issue, Microsoft advises developers to recompile an affected ActiveX control and mark it as safe when running it in an Internet browser.
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