Why does my Information Bar state that “Internet Explorer
has restricted this file from showing active content”?
What is active content?
What are my active content options?
Why can I not see the literature or Spec Sheets?
Why can I not see product images?
How do I download product images?
Can I buy directly from Nifty Products?

Why does my Information bar state that “Internet Explorer
has restricted this file from showing active content”?

Many computers are set to a security level that attempts to block malicious code such as viruses, spy ware and other threats. In doing so, perfectly good content may also get blocked. MS Internet Explorer gives the user an option to allow the blocked content by clicking on the Information Bar. In general, users tend to allow blocked content from sites that are known to them. You can also click on the Information Bar for more help.

What is active content?

Active content is programming such as video and animation that is used to improve the visual appearance of a web site. You can also click on the Information Bar for more help.

What are my active content options?

You can allow the content by clicking on the Information Bar and selecting “Allow Blocked Content”. Or, you can block active content by simply doing nothing. This would disable some of the features of the Web Site. You can also click on the Information Bar for more help.

Why can I not see the literature or Spec Sheets?

First, check with your IT department or Help Desk to insure that your computer is running properly. Next, make sure active content is not being blocked from your computer (see other FAQs). Finally, make sure your computer has Adobe Acrobat Reader® installed.

Why can I not see product images?

First, check with your IT department or Help Desk to insure that your computer is running properly. Next, make sure active content is not being blocked from your computer (see other FAQs).

How do I download product images?

First select the image, choose EDIT and then COPY from the Main Menu, and simply PASTE it to your project folder.

Can I buy directly from Nifty Products?

Nifty Products only sells to distributors and re-sellers of its products.
We are happy to provide a distributor contact in your area if you provide us with your information on the “Contact Us” page.