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kloofnek | 19:20 Sun 05th Apr 2009 | Computers
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What is the difference between ACTIVEX and DIRECTX?
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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.
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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?
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
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Many thanks.
Have a good day.
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
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Thank you,Johnpol78.
it s my pleasure to help you .so that you can get the answer for your question.
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You sound a real gentleman.

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