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delia todd

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• Sep 21, 2017

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One of the websites I use suddenly isn't working properly.

The owners said they had found a bug and sorted it, but I need to have Javascript enabled.

I can't see I've got Javascript installed in this new W10 laptop. Is it OK to do so, and how do I find it?

 

Mono

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• Sep 21, 2017

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JavaScript is part of the web browser It enables web sites to do things, rather than just show content. Most browsers have it turned on by default. Some folk will turn it off out of paranoia, but you have to actively do this.

The most likely thing is that the page you are going to has a faulty JavaScript detector and thinks you have it off when you don't.

This page has the ways of checking for the different browsers https://www.enable-javascript.com/

 

delia todd

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• Sep 21, 2017

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Thanks Mono

I'm using Pale Moon, which isn't included in those 5.

I've looked through the list of programmes through control panel, but can't see Javascript listed there, and can't see it in Task Manager.

However, I have Firefox as a back-up browser and can use that site on there.

 

Mono

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• Sep 21, 2017

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JavaScript is not a separate programme it is part of your web browser. The page I linked to has a tester to see if JavaScript is turned on at the top underneath the programme icons.

 

delia todd

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• Sep 21, 2017

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Ooops!! LOL I see.... this message you mean

Javascript is enabled in your web browser. If you disable JavaScript, this text will change.

Click to expand...

.... so it is enabled. So that can't be the reason that site isn't working properly for me.

Thanks again Mono - I'll get back to them and let them know.

 

kitefarrago

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• Sep 22, 2017

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Are you using any kind of script or ad blocker, Delia? Is there a chance that you could have blocked this webpage from running scripts? That would be something else to check.

Andrea

 

delia todd

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• Sep 22, 2017

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Hi Andrea. Thanks.

Yes I do have an Ad Blocker.... well in fact I seem to have two(?) Adblock Edge and uBlock.

I disabled both and tried that site, but the problem remained.

 

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SanAngelo

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• Sep 23, 2017

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You may not be clearing your cache when you shut your browser therefore, it doesn't recognized the disabling of your adblockers. uBlock shouldn't act this way but I don't know about Adblock Edge....??

On the top of your browser click on TOOL > OPTIONS. When the PREFERENCE page opens click on PRIVACY.

Check to see if the last box under HISTORY is checked. For you it would say; Clear history when Pale Moon closes. Or whatever you current browser is.

Then go to the right side of the page and click on SETTINGS. In the pop up window, be sure CACHE is checked at the very least. You can check the other boxes at your discretion.

You can also clear your cache by clicking on HISTORY in the toolbar and then click on Clear Recent History.

After you clear your cache, re-start your browser and check to see if you're still having troubles.

It's a guess.....it's all I got.

Good Luck...!!

 

delia todd

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• Sep 23, 2017

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Thanks Bill...... gone away to think!