hi, I have a 4 channel DVR system from harbor freight "Bunker Hill Security" brand. I think it is similar to those mentioned in that it uses the same activex plugin (dvrocx 1.2.7.220) but I have the same problem. The activex plugin installed fine as far as I know, and I can login to the dvr fine. I can change settings, and even hear the audio from the microphone if I click on the camera image that the audio is associated with, but each camera image is just solid grey. It came with a separate PC application called NetViewer.exe, and from that program I can view all cameras and audio just fine, and review any recorded files. I have tried using IE9 on two different PC's (one Vista 32-bit, the other win 7 64-bit) and both have the same grey screen result in IE. I tried removing and reinstalling the activex control (as suggested by lynksis2011), and setting security settings to a low with DVR IP address added to trusted sites (as suggested by rabsters), but no change. I do not have a 2nd monitor on either of the computers on which it is not working. I know that the dvr does use multiple ports for control and video, but I would think the activex control should handle that once I log in. I want to be able to view the on PC's without installing the Netviewer software because I can't find my original install cd with that software on it. If anyone can find a download link for that software that would be an acceptable workaround. I haven't been able to find it yet. I'll post the link if I do, since it would likely work for others who have similar DVR's and need a workaround for the IE problem.
Thanks in advance for any ideas or help!
