Can anyone tell me how I can Open a txt file or an access db file within Internet Explorer if I can't change my Local Intranet Security settings?

I am trying to share information with other local users, but it only works if if I have access to (Enable) ActiveX controls not marked as safe.

Would programming with Vb.net be any better for this problem?

Code:

Dim VBsy, VBs2
Set VBsy = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")
Set VBs2 = VBsy.OpenTextFile("\\Server1\Folder1\PD11.txt", 1)

thanks in advance!

Mark