For your second problem try this:
Go to the TOOLS tab in Internet Explorer
--- Select INTERNET OPTIONS
--- Select the SECURITY tab
--- Select CUSTOM LEVEL
--- Scroll down in ActixeX Controls to where it says "Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe for scripting" and chance the setting to "PROMPT"
--- Click OK when it asks you if you want to change this setting
--- Click APPLY
--- Click OK
--- Close Internet Explorer
--- Re-open Internet Explorer