Help with javascript.

[2little2late]

Can anyone help me with a javascript problem please?

I am running windows xp home, I have the latest version of norton anti virus.
The problem I am having is that Javascript cannot be displayed. The settings are okay on Norton as Javascript is enabled as it is in my internet options.
An example is that, on Caithness.org front page the title bar with the drop down list is not showing. I have had my pc into local retailers and they checked everything and it was fine. The software is okay as it has been checked.
Does anyone one have any suggestions as to what the problem could be?

I would be grateful for any advice.
Thanks.

[Mr P Cannop]

am having the same probs on my windows xp computer

[t]

Try this

Step 1 From Internet Explorer Click On The Tools Menu
Step 2 Click On Internet Options
Step 3 Click On The Security Tab
Step 4 Click On The Custom Level Button
Step 5 Scroll Down Until You Come To "Java Permission's" And Make Sure That "High Safety" Is Selected
Step 6 Scroll Down Agian Until You Come To "Scripting" And Make Sure That "Active Scripting" Is Enabled
Step 7 Scroll Down Agian Until You Come To "Allow Paste Operations Via Script" And Make Sure That This Is Enabled. Then Check "Scripting Of Java Applets" Also Make Sure That This Is Enabled.
Step 8 Click OK
Step 8 Click Apply
Step 8 Click OK You Should Now Find That you Are Able To View Java Scripts & Applets.

Lots of other things you can try but personaly the site should allow for this type of thing and setup other access for this, but thats caithness.org

Let me know if it works

[Anonymous]

Are you using norton antispam?

[Mr P Cannop]

hi niall

am only have probs with the drop down list on caithness.org

[2little2late]

Try this

Step 1 From Internet Explorer Click On The Tools Menu
Step 2 Click On Internet Options
Step 3 Click On The Security Tab
Step 4 Click On The Custom Level Button
Step 5 Scroll Down Until You Come To "Java Permission's" And Make Sure That "High Safety" Is Selected
Step 6 Scroll Down Agian Until You Come To "Scripting" And Make Sure That "Active Scripting" Is Enabled
Step 7 Scroll Down Agian Until You Come To "Allow Paste Operations Via Script" And Make Sure That This Is Enabled. Then Check "Scripting Of Java Applets" Also Make Sure That This Is Enabled.
Step 8 Click OK
Step 8 Click Apply
Step 8 Click OK You Should Now Find That you Are Able To View Java Scripts & Applets.

Lots of other things you can try but personaly the site should allow for this type of thing and setup other access for this, but thats caithness.org

Let me know if it works

These settings are already as you have said.

Yes I am using Norton anti spam, Niall

[Gizmo]

It's Norton thats your problem, i had the same problem untill i uninstalled Norton, Norton is a very flawed piece of software, try someting like 'AVG' for anti-virus protection and 'Zone Alarm' for Internet security, iv'e had no problems with those.

Giz

[Anonymous]

ditto what gizmo said

Sygate Personal Firewall is another you might try.

[Mr P Cannop]

what does flawed mean ??

[2little2late]

I've heard Macaffee is good but, will I get same probs with this? If not, then I can take Norton back for a refund.

[Anonymous]

as far as I am aware, its only norton anti spam thats the problem due to fact that it treats almost all non-embedded javascript as pop-up advertising.

Norton AntiVirus on the other hand has always been fine for me.

Best thing to do is decide if you actually want the features provided by AntiSpam. Norton AntiVirus is good virus protection and AVG is a great freebee alternative.

As for a refund, I doubt it, its doing exactly what they programmed it to do, make you paranoid and mess up yer surfing experience. If you regularly visit adult or warez websites then I would stick with AntiSpam as there you are likely to find all the stuff that its designed to deal with.

There are lots of ways to block things from your PC, especially material from unwanted websites or domains. This site ( http://www.accs-net.com/hosts/what_is_hosts.html ) gives good info on the hosts file for example.

As for firewalls, I recommend Symantic Personal as I said. I've never heard of anyone actually recommending ZoneAlarm before so mabee they fixed the million and 1 things people hated about it

Overall though, and I know its asking a lot, I would really prefer that people had a basic understanding of the functions of a particular peice of software before they install it. I know that before I install anything these days I like to look through the support forum (or search for "software-name problems" in google) to see if there is going to be anything that upsets my system.

[2little2late]

Before I had Norton I had AVG free edition and Zone Alarm free version. I find the two exceptionally good but, the only thing with Zone alarm is that the free version doesn't stop pop ups. If I disabled Norton firewall and ran Zone alarm would norton still stop pop ups?

[Mr P Cannop]

is Zone Alarm ok with windows XP ??

[Doolally]

An easy way of stopping pop-ups is to install the Google Toolbar. toolbar.google.com. There are others ie. Yahoo, Lycos, etc, but I personally have found these to be riddled with bugs and small annoying quirks.

[luskentyre]

The problem could also be WindowsXP itself. The java engine (Microsofts own) that is shipped with XP is not the best - you'd be better downloading the sun java engine at the following place:

http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

(be warned - it's a large download - approx 17Mb if I remember rightly)

[2little2late]

I've just disabled ad blocking and hey presto! Trouble is i'll be pestered with adware won't I? When I go into advanced settings on Norton to allow websites I am asked for HTML string. Perhaps Niall could help me with this. Then if I turn on adblocking again i'll get the dropdown list on the front page hopefully.

[Anonymous]

The adblocking you're describing, will only stop banner ads and popups, it will have very little control over spyware/adware, but Norton AntiVirus or AdAware should cope with this.

I'm not really sure what details you are looking for to "unblock" caithness.org. The help file (or manual) should give a guide?

[2little2late]

I can make do with disabling ad blocking as I have Ad-Aware 6 removal tool anyway.

I would like to thank everyone for all their help.

Cheers.

[Donnie]

I like the pop up blocker in the Mozilla products. I use both Mozilla and Mozilla Firefox. For Firewall I use Symantec Personal, for anti-virus I use Sophos AV and for Spyware/Adware cleaner I use Webroot Spy Sweeper. There is always someone out there to recommend every piece of software. The best thing to do is read up any any potential piece of software and find out if it meets your needs. There are unlimited amounts of good easy to find forums out there that have raised potential problems with all types of software. As said before it's always an idea to look it up before you install.

[codex]

Mozilla firefox is the browser of the future.
Id not ever use, The not so stable microsoft internet explorer


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