[felix8406]

Jay, you are so correct. The biggest problems with security, in many occasions, is that we can be our worst enemies because we don't allow the programs to do what they are designed to do.

Another IE7 security feature is ActiveX Opt-In

IE7 permits ActiveX platform because it’s a useful tool, especially for developers. The issue with the ActiveX platform is that some developers use it to write harmful applications designed to steal information or to damage a user PC. IE7 offers protection from these applications by prompting a user before downloading potential unsafe content and by not downloading unsigned ActiveX control. If the ActiveX control has not been previously used on the Internet, you’ll be prompted by the Information Bar so you can either accept it or reject it.

You can quickly activate ActiveX control by opening IE7, going to Tools, Internet Options, Security tab and choose the "Reset all control to default level" option.