topic Re: axtiveX error warning in ArcMap Questions

axtiveX error warning

ClintonJenkins — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 17:00:31 GMT

I am having the infamous activeX warning appearing again with all my toolboxes in ArcMap 10.5, but only when I click in an empty field. This started only recently, and I think it may be linked with the recent Windows 10 Creators Update. I've tried the traditional solution of adjusting the Internet Options, but with no success. Is anyone else having this difficulty?

Re: axtiveX error warning

DanPatterson_Retired — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 19:07:25 GMT

yes... with ArcMap... but not PRO

I don't know what the difference is, but Pro doesn't exhibit the activeX warning when you click in an empty row in a tool, for instance the clip tool...

Are you experiencing it in anything else other than arctoolbox?

PS the Microsoft windows page as of today lists.... update info ... just give it a few days and I am sure things will revert to norma.

Re: axtiveX error warning

DavidRobson — Wed, 03 May 2017 05:28:12 GMT

Seen here as well on ArcGIS Desktop Basic on numerous tools (Fishnet, Export Tile Package etc). Like you, I had just updated to the Creator Edition.

Re: axtiveX error warning

ClintonJenkins — Thu, 04 May 2017 13:17:37 GMT

I applied that update but the problem still exists. I do not have the problem when using Pro.

Re: axtiveX error warning

MichaelMiller2 — Thu, 04 May 2017 13:37:05 GMT

I'm seeing the same issue and we are still using Windows 7 Enterprise.

Re: axtiveX error warning

DanPatterson_Retired — Thu, 04 May 2017 14:04:20 GMT

From this link https://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/237958/windows-security-warning-activex-when-clicking-into-fields-in-arctoolbox-tool

which references this link https://community.esri.com/thread/96501

I gave the old one a shot... seems to have worked...

But if it doesn't and you can't wait until a 'roll-out' fix occurs... don't say you saw it here

Re: axtiveX error warning

ClintonJenkins — Fri, 19 May 2017 15:00:58 GMT

I haven't tried this registry edit, but I have to admit, I'm hesitant to edit the security settings just to get ArcMap to work 100%. I don't have the expertise to evaluate what that hack actually does and what risks it opens up.

Re: axtiveX error warning

DanPatterson_Retired — Fri, 19 May 2017 16:08:26 GMT

well if you don't feel comfortable, that is reasonable. I am surprised that esri hasn't commented on this or had a flood of calls after the last windows roll out. Perhaps they are still investigating. It is annoying to say the least but not a game stopper.

Re: axtiveX error warning

PrasantaBhattarai — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 21:05:36 GMT

Greetings!

Some of our users reported this issue to Esri Support a few weeks ago. We have reported this issue as a defect to our development teams. They are well aware and are investigating this issue at their end.

"BUG-000105427: ActiveX control warnings appear when interacting with geoprocessing tools after updating to Windows 10 version 1703 (Creators Update)".

So far, for our users who contacted support, workaround described on following knowledge base article seems to be working.

For version 10, use the following steps.

1. Close ArcMap and ArcCatalog.

2. Download the following compressed ZIP file: ver10.zip.

3. There are two files in the ZIP file: MdDlgContent.xsl and MdDlgHelp.xsl. Unzip the contents of the ZIP file to the desktop or a desired location on the hard drive.

4. In Windows Explorer, navigate to the Stylesheets folder in the ArcGIS installation folder. This is usually located at:

C:\Program Files (x86)\ArcGIS\Desktop10.5\ArcToolbox\Stylesheets

5. In the Stylesheets folder, rename MdDlgContent.xsl to MdDlgContent.xsl_old and rename MdDlgHelp.xsl to MdDlgHelp.xsl_old.

6. Copy the two new files that were extracted from the ZIP file to the Stylesheets folder. The contents of the folder should look like the screen shot below.

The GP tools should now open without error.

I hope this helps you all as well. We apologize for any inconvenience this issue might cause on your workflow, and hope this issue will be resolved soon.

Regards,

Prasanta.

Re: axtiveX error warning

DanPatterson_Retired — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 21:13:17 GMT

Close... but try C:\Program Files (x86)\ArcGIS\Desktop10.5\ArcToolbox\Stylesheets if using recent versions of ArcMap

Re: axtiveX error warning

PrasantaBhattarai — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 21:29:19 GMT

Thanks @Dan Patterson for the correction!

Re: axtiveX error warning

ClintonJenkins — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:10:26 GMT

That appears to solve the problem. Thanks for looking into it Prasanta!

Re: axtiveX error warning

ThomasNydegger — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:09:33 GMT

Works for me too. Thanks.

Re: axtiveX error warning

RandyKreuziger — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 20:50:53 GMT

Will these two files work with 10.4.1?

Re: axtiveX error warning

JamiDennis — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 16:09:43 GMT

This fix did not work for me on 10.5.1.7333 - so I upgraded to 10.6 and that resolved the ActiveX warning message.

Re: axtiveX error warning

MichaelVolz — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 16:15:08 GMT

Does this issue not occur if you have not installed "Windows 10 version 1703 (Creators Update)" onto a Windows 10 computer?

Is there a way to check if this "Creators Update" has been installed on a computer? Somewhere in Control Panel for an administrator on the computer?

Re: axtiveX error warning

JamiDennis — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 18:12:53 GMT

I guess it isn't possible to test that now since I already upgraded to 10.6 and the issue appears to be resolved - but to see if the update has been installed, I am not sure how to find that. Here is a screenshot of the Windows updates that are installed on my windows 10 Pro machine. I tried searching the control panel for that but no luck. I have version 1709 (OS Build 16299.248) does that help?

Re: axtiveX error warning

GrahamW — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 21:42:47 GMT

I'm still having the same issue on Windows 10 Pro for workstation (Build 16299.192) and ArcGIS(10.5.1)

I say that we will just grin and bear it until we test 10.6

Re: axtiveX error warning

JayJohnson2 — Thu, 24 May 2018 13:41:29 GMT

Yes, there is a way to check if you have Creators Update. Choose Start, Settings (the gear symbol on the left side), System, About.

And, there is a way to get the new update when you want one. I was able to make this work on my home computer.

The website and discussion forum Major Geeks offers some insight here:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/content/page/windows_10_1803_update_now_available.html

If you are in a company or agency with group policy and Windows Enterprise, this will probably not be something you can do alone. But, if you are at home or have those sort of administrative rights, it is fairly easy. It took about an hour to install and download the new Windows version.

Re: axtiveX error warning

TracyThorleifson — Tue, 29 May 2018 14:48:08 GMT

Prasanta,

I'm running ArcGIS 10.5.1.7333 and Windows 10 Pro v.1709 (Build 16299.431) and the .xsl update fix is not working for me.

Thanks,

Tracy