IE 6 Cannot Launch Javascript

[jcarbs]

I am running Internet Explorer 6 on my desktop and have
noticed that there are a few links/buttons that I cannot
open. There is a "javascript" context note on the bottom
of the IE frame when I put the pointer on the link. On
this particular computer, I am running Win98 SE. My
laptop is running XP with IE 6, but doesn't have the
problem. I have Java enabled in my advanced settings.

Thanks.

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP]

I am running Internet Explorer 6 on my desktop and have
noticed that there are a few links/buttons that I cannot
open. There is a "javascript" context note on the bottom
of the IE frame when I put the pointer on the link. On
this particular computer, I am running Win98 SE. My
laptop is running XP with IE 6, but doesn't have the
problem. I have Java enabled in my advanced settings.

Thanks.

Java has nothing to do with JavaScript.
Descriptions of Java, JScript, and JavaScript
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=154585

You might want to refresh your scripting engine:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/nhp/default.asp?contentid=28001169
or
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/downloads/list/webdev.asp
Windows Script 5.6 for Windows 2000 and XP
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...43-7e4b-4622-86eb-95a22b832caa&DisplayLang=en

Sometimes there's a corrupt file in the cache and one must go to Tools |
Internet Options and click Delete Files.

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[jcarbs]

It appears to be a corrupt file in my cache. HOWEVER, the
same corrupt file seems to always be appearing in my
cache. Clearing the cache only seems to work once. Each
time I go to a different javascript link, I need to:

1) reclear my cache, then
2) restart IE.

Then I can launch a javascript link.

I have also downloaded the latest script 5.6 for Win98 and
restarted my machine.

Amy additional thoughts? Thanks.

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP]

It appears to be a corrupt file in my cache. HOWEVER, the
same corrupt file seems to always be appearing in my
cache. Clearing the cache only seems to work once. Each
time I go to a different javascript link, I need to:

1) reclear my cache, then
2) restart IE.

Then I can launch a javascript link.

I have also downloaded the latest script 5.6 for Win98 and
restarted my machine.

Amy additional thoughts? Thanks.

First eliminate any scumware.
See
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Note that AdAware and SpyBot S & D will each catch some things the other
won't. Also, each needs to be updated before every use, even when just
downloaded. There's also a lot more to do than just those two programs.
CWShredder is also available here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/cwshredder.zip
**Post your HijackThis log to
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/ or the Spyware forum at
http://forum.aumha.org/ for expert analysis, not here.**
Alternative download pages for Ad-Aware, Spybot, HijackThis and CWShredder
may be found on this page:
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.
If trying everything at that site does not fix the problem please post back
in the same thread.

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Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
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