Java script help?

Question

My computer keeps telling me I need to enable Java script to perform certain actions (such as starring questions). I've downloaded the latest version but it's still happening. How do I enable it? (I have microsoft xp professional)

Answer 1

Javascript is different from Java. What you need to do is enable Javascript in your browser.

If you are using Internet Explorer 5 or higher (if you're using XP Pro it'll either be IE6 or 7, so this will work):
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
3. On the Security tab, click Internet.
4. Click Custom Level.
5. Scroll down to Active scripting.
6. Click Enable (or Prompt).
7. Click OK.
8. Click Yes.
9. Click OK.

If you are using Firefox 1.xx:
1. Open Firefox.
2. On the Tools menu, click Options.
3. Click Web Features in the Options list.
4. Under the Web Features section, check the box next to Enable JavaScript.
5. Click the Advanced button to open the Advanced JavaScript Options box.
6. Check the boxes under Allow scripts to section that you want to allow.
7. Click OK.
8. Click OK.

If you are using Firefox 2.xx:
1. Open Firefox.
2. On the Tools menu, click Options.
3. Click on the Content icon.
4. Check the box next to Enable JavaScript.
5. Click OK.

If you are using a browser other than IE or Firefox or are confused by the above instructions click the link given in the "Source" section below to get instructions with screenshots.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

If you are using Internet Explorer then Javascript should be on by default (nothing to do with Java by the way - ignore the answer above).

To set Javascript back on go to Internet Explorer. Click Tools-->Internet Options. Click the Security Tab. Select the Internet Icon. You can either select the Default Level button (to reset settings back to factory settings) or click Custom and scroll down to Scripting-Active Scripting and set this to Enable.

Answer 3

The java settings will be enabled from ur internet browser. Go to tools-->Internet options. Go to advanced tab. there u will find an option for enabling java scripts : -)

Answer 4

I know I have the same problem

Answer 5

delete it using 'add-remove-programmes'' then goto http://java.com and download a new version