Help required with embedded media thanks.

[Disco Dan]

As an add on to this thread, why does opening this thread request that I run an ActiveX control on my laptop? (the desktop machine is ok though.)

Best guess is some mac/windows compatibility issue with the embedded html code... nothing to worry about. prob just a one off.

[Colapop]

The only Macs we should be having is from Ronald!

[Disco Dan]

The only Macs we should be having is from Ronald!

You know you want to!!

You can surf the netty underworld without protection... because macs are secure. outta the box.

[Colapop]

Aint there spiders on the interweb?

[Disco Dan]

Aint there spiders on the interweb?

Yeah prob... look for yourself

HERE

[Colapop]

I had a quick look and found alot of cats and roosters...

[Scorpygirl]

As an add on to this thread, why does opening this thread request that I run an ActiveX control on my laptop? (the desktop machine is ok though.)

Before anyone comes back and says "install Quicktime" I am running Quicktime Pro V7 bought and paid for on both machines. I also have worked with computers back to the days of writing assembler code for Z80 based machines, so I aint a Noob.

Clicking either run or cancel results in IE crashing. Both machines are up to date with Windows Updates etc, so it seems that some embedded data in one of the posts on the first page of the thread is causing this.

It's time for either Spankme or one of the mods to check out the posts and remove the offending embedded data.

Rhino speaks the truth, and I am getting pissed off. Just lets put an end to secret embedded files. Why should people have to download software that they don't want - just cause some twat wants to be smart and embed files.

Some on KB are still on dial-up and to download new software take ages. Maybe some can't afford expensive upgrades but they still are on KB.

Please just lay-off and understand what some of us are saying. Put an end to secret embedded files.

Ready to be red rebbed!!!

[Colapop]

Yes that's right. I just want to go back to wearing my tinfoil hat in the peace and comfort of my bunker...

[Rhino]

Ok folks, a bit of further info regarding the original issue and thread that Crashe was complaining about. When visited by IE6 a request to run an AcitveX app is displayed unless your "Internet Security Level" is set to LOW in IE, due to the embedded data.

This is not a good idea,as it leaves peoples comps open to risks from unsigned and trojan ActiveX applications.

Mods, please ensure that unsigned, embedded ActiveX data is not allowed in future posts.

[Fat Tony]

New rule:

All embeded media must have HIDDEN and AUTOSTART set to FALSE.

*EDIT: [sound file deleted so as not to bother y'all having issues]

Man, I haven't heard that track for a while... excellent... thanks

(and if I could add my 2cents-worth to all the ranting... stop using bloody IE, lol)

[Colapop]

And now for the plain engrish version - Don't put wanky shit in your posts you psuedo-clever f*cks!

[Disco Dan]

And now for the plain engrish version - Don't put wanky shit in your posts you psuedo-clever f*cks!

[Maha]

I get the odd pop up from time to time.....sometimes its... but mostly i put it to good use.....

[Squeak the Rat]

New rule:

All embeded media must have HIDDEN and AUTOSTART set to FALSE.

Can you chuck that in a FAQ or somethun? I couldn't find anything last time I looked then copped flak / red + a warning for embedding a short sound sample....

Fair rule though.

Cheer.

[Rhino]

Ok folks, I have spent some time this afternoon chasing this issue. The problem is that Internet Explorer (IE) sees the embedded file as an unsafe ActiveX control. With the default settings of medium security (or higher) it prompts for the download, but refuses to initialise the file and then crashes.

Lowering the security level of IE overcomes this, but that is not a good idea. Hopefully all users will now not embed audio files in their posts.