Using Internet Explorer security settings

The following features in Windows Media Player require an Internet connection and may rely on security zones and security settings in Internet Explorer to display or work properly:

• Using the Guide feature
• Accessing online stores in the Online Stores area of the Features taskbar or by using the Online Stores commands on the View menu
• Retrieving and displaying media information, including album art
• Finding, viewing, and updating album information
• Finding and viewing DVD information
• Acquiring and restoring licenses
• Downloading codecs, visualizations, portable device drivers, plug-ins, and skins
• Clicking the following buttons or links in the tabs or dialog boxes available through the Options dialog box (to access the available options, on the Tools menu, click Options):
  • The Learn more about MP3 formats link and the Compare Windows Media Audio to other formats link on the Rip Music tab
  • The Add button on the Devices tab
  • The Details button on the Properties dialog box for you portable device
  • The Look for plug-ins on the Internet link on the Plug-ins tab
  • The Learn more about privacy link on the Privacy tab
  • The Learn more about security link on the Security tab
• Clicking the Windows Media Player Online, Check for Player Updates, View Privacy Statement, or Troubleshooting commands on the Help menu

Changing security settings in Internet Explorer may affect the operation of the Player features or prevent information from being displayed. For example, the Internet Explorer security settings apply to the Web page displayed by the Guide feature, so if you disable Active scripting in the Security Settings dialog box in Internet Explorer, the Guide Web page may not display correctly in the Player.

Licenses may sometimes be obtained from Web pages that contain items such as active content, scripts, or forms. These items are prevented from running on your computer by default. If you obtain a license from a Web page that contains scripting or forms, however, these items may be allowed to run based on the security settings in Internet Explorer. Other features of the Web page, such as signed ActiveX controls, are prevented from running.

For more information about security settings in Internet Explorer, see Internet Explorer Help.

Related topics

• Keeping your computer secure