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I want to update an new installation of an old version of Access. Microsoft requires that I download active X<br />
controls to determine if we have genuine MS software. I have been told that active x controls introduce <br />
security issues. &nbsp;Should I be concerned? &nbsp;What are the issues? &nbsp;Thanks,
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I want to update an new installation of an old version of Access. Microsoft requires that I download active X
controls to determine if we have genuine MS software. I have been told that active x controls introduce 
security issues.  Should I be concerned?  What are the issues?  Thanks,

What are the security issues with installing active X controls on our Windows Server 2003 box?

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OS Security

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Web Components

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