"To help protect your security, Internet Explorer has restricted this file from showing active content that could access your computer. Click here for options..." This message appears when a Web page on your computer tries to run a script or ActiveX control. Internet Explorer blocks this activity so that you can see how the Web page functions without the script or ActiveX control; often, you will be able to view or use the Web page without using the active content and potentially encountering a security risk. Because scripts and ActiveX controls are a potential hazard to your computer, you should be certain that you trust the publisher of the script or ActiveX control before you decide to give it access to your computer. If you are certain that you want to allow the page to run scripts and ActiveX controls on your local machine, follow the steps below: Click the Information Bar. Click Allow Blocked Content. Click Related Topics for information about how to decide if you should trust a Web site or publisher.