Can't open a file with Visio Viewer

I need to open a visio file (.vsd) so I downloaded visio viewer 2003 from microsoft.....
When I try to open the file it launches internet explorer I then allow active x content but doesn't display anything only a small red x in the corner.

I have windows xp with ie7

 

Hi there

Try downloading the latest version of visio viewer( 2007).

Seems as though this version is obsolete according to this:

Read the Notes under Overview.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=3fb3bd5c-fed1-46cf-bd53-da23635ab2df&displaylang=en

 

Thanks for your reply hllstrHUNTER

I tried deleting viewer 2003 and downloading 2007 with the same result.

Any suggestions

 

Check in IE under Tools> Manage Add-ons, make sure that it is enabled. Could also be other security software blocking the activeX. What types of security applications do you have?