Javascript error?

I have a problem that when i visit certain websites that use javascript that the javascript function will not work.

I dont get any error message..... nothing happens

Example.. my provider's webbased mail system... when i go to delete or print... nothing happens and i see the javascript command on the lower left of the screen.

this happens whether i am using IE or Firefox........

No one seems to know how to correct it?

Any help out there? please ???

Bill

 

Look what I found http://www.powerpageswebdesign.com/articles_java.htm

 

add said domains to u'r IE's trusted would probably solve for ie.

ff - i think - allow java globally unless u have a java add-on. if u do have a java add-on, 'allow' the domain u wish basically

or u could lower zone/java permissions. and i'd check u'r startup stuff like firewall, av or spyware scanners as many will limit abilities on web in this manner.

 

bill320--skeet6961's suggestion to put the site into Trusted Sites should solve the problem. But if you do not trust the site that much you should be able to accomplish the same thing by clicking IE Tools|Internet Options|Security tab|Custom Level|and checking Enable for Active Scripting under Scripting near the bottom of the list. Then Apply|OK|OK.
All this assumes that your problem is with javascript and not Java.

 

No solutioin yet

I'm still scratching my head on this one.

I was given a number of procedures by HP ( my portable is an HP Pavillion) and I have tried them all including reinstalling Sun java and checking and unchecking a host of boxes......

I was told by one person not to confuse java with javascript and my problem seems to be javascript related.

My java applets work like a charm on games sites its just two sites that i seem to be having the problem in.

I added one of them as a test to trusted sites and still no change.

I think its time for a reformat unless someone can comeup with a cyberp miracle. Time to start doing a final backup of data.

 

I tried the windows repair routine

I tried the windows repair option from the xp home installation disk.... 45 minutes later im back on with the same problem.

The two websites in question is my webmail site from my provider so you have to be inside it to have the problem and you can only go there if you have an account so giving it wont help any.

The second site is a log in page for a website i am upgrading content wise for a client. the problem there is that once i log in with my user name and password.... the screen goes blank and the and the site admin tells me its a java problem with my computer. It works on my daughters computer and on my computer at my client's office... its just my portable that has the problem.

I'm getting frustrated...........

Reformatting will solve it... but then there are all those apps to reload and up[date.... yuckkkkkkkkk

 

curious if u've got a 3rd party firewall or anything in startup that 'does' script protection. if so, turn it off and test.

if u'r not sure, a safe mode boot w/ networking SHOULD make the test ok. but u can get a startup manager like mike lin's (put in google) or use MSCONFIG to disable all startup items temporarily and test.

if the problem goes away, u can use above to add back progs 1 x 1 w/ reboot & test until u find the critter(s) that are the cause. then either config em proper, fix them via patch/update, kill them or replace w/ like kind that does not cause the problem

 

I reformatted

I finally gave in and reinstalled Windows XP from scratch.

It's been a year anyways so it was long overdue.

Backing up was a pain but also something that was overdue.

Now the puter is running smoothly..... and i no longer have those javascript problems.

A big thank you to all who made suggestions.

Bill