How to Fix Javascript Problems in Windows 98

Javascript is a type of scripting language similar to HTML that allows websites to arrange data in specific ways and even interact with the user by accepting passwords or rearranging things based on where the mouse is clicked. If you are encountering Javascript errors when accessing websites while using the Windows 98 operating system, there are two different methods you can use to attempt to fix them.

Instructions

1. Power on your computer and wait for the Windows 98 operating system to completely load. Open the Internet Explorer browser by double-clicking on its corresponding desktop icon.

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   Move your mouse pointer over to the upper-right corner of the window and click on the button labeled "Tools." Click on the "Internet Options" entry from the menu that will pop up.

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   Navigate to the "Security" tab in the new window that will appear. Locate the heading labeled "Security Level for this Zone." Click on the "Custom Level" button underneath the heading.

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   Click on the scroll bar at the right side of the window and scroll down through the custom-level entries. Find the heading labeled as "Scripting." Scroll down below the heading to the entry labeled "Active Scripting." Click on the radio button to the left of the word "Enable."

5. Click on the "OK" button and then close the Internet Explorer program. Open the program again to save the scripting settings change and then attempt to access the website that utilizes Javascript.

6. Navigate to a website that offers a registry cleaning program if you are still receiving a Javascript error (see Resources). Click on the download link and wait for the installation file to finish downloading. Locate the folder where the file was saved and double-click on it. Follow the installation instructions to install the registry cleaner.

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   Click on the "Scan" button on the left side of the screen and then click on "Start Scan." Wait for the scan to finish running and then click on "Fix Selected Problems." Return to the Internet Explorer program and attempt to access the Javascript-enabled website again.

Tips & Warnings

• A registry cleaning program will clear out any errors in your registry files that may prevent Javascript-enabled websites from displaying properly.

• Always save backup copies of any files you absolutely need before running a registry cleaning program in case it accidentally deletes a registry entry that your computer needs to run properly.

Resources

• Download Registry Cleaning Software