Microsoft KB Archive/943141

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Some customized security settings for the Trusted sites zone in Internet Explorer 7 are reset to the default values on a Windows Vista-based computer

Article ID: 943141

Article Last Modified on 12/10/2007



APPLIES TO

  • Windows Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista



SYMPTOMS

On a Windows Vista-based computer, you customize the following security settings for the Trusted sites zone in Windows Internet Explorer 7:

  • Automatic Prompting for ActiveX controls
  • Download signed ActiveX controls
  • Automatic prompting for file downloads
  • Allow Script-initiated windows without size or position constraints

However, after you install Internet Explorer cumulative security update 931768 (MS07-027) or security update 933566 (MS07-033), the security settings are reset to the default values.

RESOLUTION

An update is available to resolve this problem. The update is available from the following Windows Update Web site:

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

The default values for the Internet Explorer security settings that are described in the "Symptoms" section are as follows.

Setting Value
Automatic Prompting for ActiveX controls Disable
Download signed ActiveX controls Prompt
Automatic prompting for file downloads Disable
Allow Script-initiated windows without size or position constraints Disable


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