subject: How To Fix Javascript Errors [print this page] How To Fix Javascript Errors How To Fix Javascript Errors
What is JavaScript?
Java is a coding language that controls dynamic elements of a website, for example, popups or name and email forms. When you get a Java error, this might mean your computer has disabled Java, and your browser can't display the full webpage as it was designed to be seen.
Here are some quick suggestions that will fix the JavaScript error.
1. Run the "Java Test"
Open the Java test at java.com/en/downloadto check your browser has Java enabled.You should see a moving image and the website will tell you if your browser is Java-enabled.
If you get an error message on the Java page, follow one of these steps:
2. Enable Java in Internet Explorer
Go toStart -> Control Panel -> Internet Connections ->Tools -> Internet Options -> click the Advanced tab, scroll down to the Java heading, and put a check in the box next to Java. Next, Click the Security tab, and Custom Level at the bottom. Choose Scripting of Java applets, Click Enable and OK.
3. Update your JavaScript
Go to the Java download page at java.com/en/downloadand if you see a message telling you that you don't have the recommended version of Java installed,download the new version from the page and install it on your PC.
4. Clear Temporary Files
Open Internet Explorer and go to Tools -> Internet Options and under the General tab, click Delete Cookies, Delete Files and Clear History. This will ensure your browser loads pages with the new Java plugin installed.
5. Clean your computer's registry
Your PC's registry is like a library, storing program files to run applications like Java. Over time, as software and files are installed and removed, and common programs are used more than others your registry ends up disorganized with files scattered everywhere. Scanning your registry for broken files will make sure your file system is up to date.
6. Spyware or virus
More concerning, is that a Java error could be a symptom of spyware or virus on your PC. If your files have been corrupted or moved, you may want to check your hard drive by scanning your computer for Spyware. You can get rid of Spyware immediately with an antivirus program. Check out reviews atRegistry Cleaner Win.
