Installation Requirements
How to determine what version of Internet Explorer you have installed:
Launch Internet Explorer either from the Desktop icon or Programs list. Select About Internet Explorer from the Help menu. The pop-up window will display the version information:
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If the version number begins with 7 or above, then you are using a compatible version of Internet Explorer. If the version begins with a number less than 7 then you will need to update your installation of Internet Explorer in order to use Tax Management Expert. Go to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx to install the latest version.
In addition to Internet Explorer 7 or greater, Tax Management Expert also requires some specific settings for Internet Explorer to function correctly.
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In Internet Explorer, Select Internet Options from the Tools menu.
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Select the Security tab.
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Select Local Intranet.
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Select Custom Level. Change your settings to match these:
ActiveX controls and plug-ins:
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Automatic prompting for ActiveX Controls: Enable
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Binary and script behaviors: Enable
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Download signed Active X controls: Prompt
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Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Prompt
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Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Prompt
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Run Active X controls and plug-ins: Enable
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Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting: Enable
Downloads
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Automatic prompting for file downloads: Enable
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File download: Enable
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Font download: Enable
Java VM
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Java permissions: Medium safety
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Disable any pop-up blockers.
Important: Repeat the process and duplicate the settings above substituting the Internet area in step 2 above.
