how can i install and use the aplus.net activex file uploader available through the control panel?

Answer by: George Kaloyanov, Aplus.Net Knowledge Base Support.

I. What is ActiveX:

ActiveX is a technology developed by Microsoft. With an ActiveX-enabled browser (i.e. Internet Explorer), ActiveX controls can be downloaded as part of a Web Page to add functionality to the browser (similar to Java applets). An ActiveX component is a COM component that is intended to be portable across more than one platform. Among other things, ActiveX controls can be downloaded from a web server and operate on the client computer outside of the web browser. This is in contrast to a Java applet, which can only operate within the confines of a web browser. ActiveX controls were originally called OLE controls before they were modified to work over the internet. 

II. What is the Aplus.Net ActiveX File Uploader:

The File Uploader is an ActiveX control application, which is installed and executes on the client computer. It establishes an FTP connection between your local machine and the hosting server. With this tool you can upload multiple files and directories from your local computer directly to the hosting server. 

• You must have Administrative privileges on your local computer.
• You need to have .Net Framework 1.1 installed on your computer. You can download it from Microsoft.Com. Here is a direct download link.
• Your Internet Explorer security settings must allow for ActiveX controls installation, initialization and execution.

(Optional) The best way to install the File Uploader ActiveX control without lowering your security settings is to add your own site and the Control Panel site to your list of trusted websites. Your security settings will continue to block potentially harmful ActiveX controls and scripting from other sites but you will be able to use the File Uploader.
To make these sites trusted websites, please do the following:

1. In Internet Explorer browser, click Tools, and then click Internet Options.
2. On the Security tab, click the Trusted Sites icon.
3. Click Sites and under Add this website to the zone, copy and paste the following website addresses, clicking Add for each one of them:

• https://cp.aplus.net
• http://yourowndomain.com

1. Start by logging to your Control Panel at http://cp.aplus.net using your Registration number and Customer password.
2. Select Web Hosting from the top navigation bar.
3. Next, select Hosted Domains and click on Manage Hosted Domains.
4. Now, select the hosted domain that you'd like to manage.
5. Click the File Manager-New icon.

6. On the Internet Explorer's Information Bar you may see a prompt for installing the add-on 'Control Panel FileManager Uploader' from the publisher 'Abacus America Inc.'. Click Install ActiveX Control... as shown in the picture below:

7. After downloading the control, you will see the dialog below, showing the Publisher's information of the software being installed. Press the Install button when you see the box shown on the picture below:

8. Once installed, select the Upload button  within the File Manager screen and click the Multiple File Upload button.