Javascript links not working in IE6

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When clicking javascript links of any kind, they refuse to work. I've downloaded and installed the latest version of Sun's Java. I've even tried uninstalling and reinstalling this newest version in order to correct the problem, but the problem still persists. Any recommendations??
 
chuckroberts84 said:
When clicking javascript links of any kind, they refuse to work. I've
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downloaded and installed the latest version of Sun's Java. I've even tried
uninstalling and reinstalling this newest version in order to correct the
problem, but the problem still persists. Any recommendations??

Java and JavaScript are a million miles apart.

What do you mean javascript links... you mean links that have an event
handler as opposed to a straight <a href=.....> link?
Do you have scripting disabled in your browser options?
Do you have a pop-up blocker?
Does your Firewall block pop-ups?
Is this on one site or every site?

Jay
 
chuckroberts84 said:
When clicking javascript links of any kind, they refuse to work. I've
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downloaded and installed the latest version of Sun's Java. I've even tried
uninstalling and reinstalling this newest version in order to correct the
problem, but the problem still persists. Any recommendations??


Try pasting this into notepad and saving as an html file. Open it and try
clicking the link.

<html>
<a href="#" onClick='alert("Hello World")';>Click here</a>
<html>

Jay
 
Thanks for the input...

I am running Norton Internet Security 2003, which does include a firewall and pop-up blocking. If that is creating a problem, how can I fix it without completely disabling pop-up blocking?

In response to your question concerning what kind of javascript links I'm talking about, I'm not real sure. All I can go by is the fact that the info bar at the bottom of the IE window displays info on the links, all of the beginning with "javascript:" followed by other text depending on the link I suppose. I know that doesn't help, but I'm not that well-versed (obviously) in javascript to tell you more.

Javascript is not disabled, I've checked my internet options thoroughly, over and over again, and everything seems to be in place.
 
chuckroberts84 said:
Thanks for the input...

I am running Norton Internet Security 2003, which does include a firewall
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and pop-up blocking. If that is creating a problem, how can I fix it
without completely disabling pop-up blocking?
In response to your question concerning what kind of javascript links I'm
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talking about, I'm not real sure. All I can go by is the fact that the info
bar at the bottom of the IE window displays info on the links, all of the
beginning with "javascript:" followed by other text depending on the link I
suppose. I know that doesn't help, but I'm not that well-versed (obviously)
in javascript to tell you more.
Javascript is not disabled, I've checked my internet options thoroughly,
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over and over again, and everything seems to be in place.

Then the code I sent will probably work.
It would seem that the links you are attempting to click mean to open a new
window (a new custom window as opposed to another instance of a browser
window... if that makes sense). My firewall (Kerio) gives the option to hold
down Ctrl to temp allow pop-up windows to open. Not sure about Nortons
though.

Jay
 
I have exactly the same problem with Javascript. I have checked and
re-checked many times to make sure scripting is enabled in IE. The problem
is also not due to firewalls, anti-virus and pop-up blockers, because it
persists when I disable all of them.

I tried Jay's suggestion below and it worked just fine, so the problem is
elsewhere. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
 
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