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Nightowl
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Not able to read javascript?[Java; resolved]
Hi.
I tried getting into the chat earlier, but somehow, I've managed to disable my computer's ability to read javascript (?). I poked about in my security thingies earlier, I guess that would explain it... I would be really grateful if someone would be so kind as to tell me what I need to click on to get back in chat. ![]() I'm on Windows 7 and IE if that helps at all. |
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I am innocent of all charges.
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I'm on FF at the moment and can't check IE, but there should be an option to enable javescript under Tools > Internet Options (and then maybe Security).
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Geekzilla
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Click on Options, and under the Content tab there is a check-box 'Enable JavaScript'.
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Nightowl
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I think you're right. I know there's some sort of security tab/thing I need to click on and then enable/allow some sort of script(?). Forgot to mention that. Trouble is, I don't know which of them does what.
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Nightowl
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![]() I'm on IE 7 (or 8?). Last edited by Archerbird; 06-27-2012 at 01:21 AM. |
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Geekzilla
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Agh, wait... (I have 9 installed on this laptop, so some changes are expected) Open up Tools, then click Programs - there is a button marked Manage Add-ons there, which opens a new window in which you can enable and disable things such as JavaScript. Not sure how much they tweaked things, but if it isn't in Programs, look in the Advanced list.
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The blog, which may not be updated regularly enough. -- I'm linking to other AW blogs here. -- There's some nonsense here when I can be bothered. Don't hold your breath... Quote:
The British Comics Database is growing. Or mutating. I'm not quite sure which, yet. |
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Darth Vader is my co-pilot
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Nightowl
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Or actually, not so squashy. Spoke too soon. Sorry.
Last edited by Archerbird; 06-27-2012 at 01:16 AM. |
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Nightowl
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Last edited by Archerbird; 06-27-2012 at 01:17 AM. |
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Cultus Gopherus MacAllister
Join Date: Feb 2005
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The chat system uses Java, not JavaScript; they are not the same.
You're better off downloading an IRC client. mIRC pretty much owns the market on Windows. Were JavaScript disabled you would not be able to post to AW.
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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A "trial" version of mIRC will eventually refuse to run (DAMHIK). I'm now using bersirc, a free-open-source IRC client for Windows which hasn't had any development done since 2005, but works well enough for me:
http://www.bersirc.org/index.php/home
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Geekzilla
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I prefer Mibbit.
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The blog, which may not be updated regularly enough. -- I'm linking to other AW blogs here. -- There's some nonsense here when I can be bothered. Don't hold your breath... Quote:
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Darth Vader is my co-pilot
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Archer, mIRC and other alternatives are listed in the stickied FAQ thread, if you don't find a solution.
FAQ about AW IRC Chat Channel (How to get there, who the operators are, etc.) -Derek
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practical experience, FTW
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Last edited by Al Stevens; 06-27-2012 at 03:58 AM. Reason: Testing 1,2,3 |
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Cultus Gopherus MacAllister
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I looked at the error log and the way he posted and his user session. I know some shit. And a lot of that shit is shit you couldn't possibly know because you're not the server admin.
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practical experience, FTW
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Sorry that I misunderstood you. Look at what you said, and you might see how that could happen.
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Has a few recurring issues
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To enable/disable Java in Internet Explorer, go to the 'Tools' menu, or the 'Tools' drop-down in the upper right (or press alt+T) and select 'Internet Options'
> Click the 'Programs' tab and then click 'Manage Add-ons' > Highlight 'Java Plug-in' > Click 'Disable' or 'Enable' (whatever the case may be) > Click 'OK' (you may need to click twice) To enable/disable JavaScript, go to the 'Tools' menu, or the 'Tools' drop-down in the upper right (or press alt+T) and select 'Internet Options' > Click the 'Security' tab. > Click 'Custom Level' > Locate 'Scripting' > Click 'Disable' or 'Enable' > Close and restart your browser
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Nightowl
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Arrrg! I give up. I think I'll try the mIRC or the others instead.
Thank you all for your suggestions! |
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Resident Alien
Join Date: Dec 2010
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This is IE6 but it's probably more similar to IE7 than are later versions, so here goes:
RIGHT-click on your desktop IE icon. Select Properties. Click the Security tab. Click Internet in the row of icons, then click Custom Level (down below). Scroll WAY down to the "Scripting" section (below the Active X section) On the item called "Active Scripting" click "Enable". Then click Apply or OK until all the dialog boxes go away. If this doesn't work, then very likely a virus has messed things up (some of 'em limit your ability to change IE's settings). Or to avoid this insanity, install some descendent of Mozilla (I use SeaMonkey, but Palemoon is also an improvement over Firefox) and then install Prefbar, the ONE add-on I can't live without. One of Prefbar's many benefits is that it gives you a toggle box to turn Javascript on and off with a single click, no need to go dumpster-diving in some obfuscated menu. (I also especially like the toggles for colors, flash, and stylesheets!) You can install as many browsers as you like, and even multiple versions -- just be sure to install them in different directories so they don't clobber each other. I usually have a dozen or more installed. I never EVER "upgrade"; rather, I always install the newer version as a separate program (cuz very often the new version is messed up).
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Your friendly neighborhood Chat Op
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Archer, have you been able to get in? PM me if not, there's something I want to check.
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Life is just a bowl of cherries...
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Chat? We have chat?
I haven't been on chat in 15 years. I probably shouldn't start back now, though. It didn't do my grades any good, and I'd hate to see what it could do to a marriage...
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Your friendly neighborhood Chat Op
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marriage schmarriage. Come join us, we'd love to have you!
Just as long as you don't mention my lack of social life... too busy for one. ;-)
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