How to Enable JavaScript in Vista

JavaScript is a language used to make websites more interactive by allowing them to combine with other programs, such as Document Object Mode (DOM). For websites that a support JavaScripting, it improves display and functionality, helps validate forms and allows the programmatic access of objects within other applications. For JavaScripting to run on Windows Vista, it has to be enabled from the Internet Options. This not only improves the display of many websites, but also allows trusted programs to work freely with your web browser.

Instructions

Enabling JavaScript for Internet Explorer in Windows Vista

1. Click the Windows "Start" button and click the "Control Panel."

2. Double-click "Internet Options" and click the "Security" tab. Click the "Custom Level."

3. Scroll down to "Scripting of Java applets" and click "Enable." Click "OK" to save the changes and click "OK" again to close the Internet Options.

Enabling JavaScript for Mozilla Firefox in Windows Vista

1. Launch your Mozilla Firefox web browser and click the "Tools" button.

2. Scroll down and click "Options." Click the "Content" tab.

3. Click "Enable JavaScript" and click "OK" to save the changes. Close the options window.

References

• Windows Vista Control Panel
• Enabling JavaScript in Mozilla Firefox