Issues with Javascript

Question

Hi, I just recently encountered a problem with what I believe is my Javascript. A few weeks ago someone who was on my laptop had downloaded Skype Messenger into my desktop. After having this IM on my desktop there were (what I believe to be 2-in-1 problems occuring with what I believe is my Javascript&colon   1. Whenever I open a link to a media window such as AOL XM Satellite Radio, or a Music File on Allhiphop.com I would get this blank or void window with nothing in it. The cursor would also have the hourglass symbol next to it.   If this can help I have a link to the image of a blank Javascript window:   http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=133448754&albumID=0&imageID=3730092   2. Whenever I click on a link that opens a new browser window that window will also be blink with the address link available in the Address Bar. What I end up doing is re-clicking the link in the address bar and pressing enter to see the new window page that didn't load.   I noticed that another user had mentioned a 'Javascript' message at the bottom of the window and I see the same thing with something like 'Javascript;:' or 'Javascript&colon(void)' or something like that.:robotsad: Message Edited by donaldtaikens on 03-22-2007 08:37 PM Message Edited by donaldtaikens on 03-22-2007 08:45 PM Message Edited by donaldtaikens on 03-23-2007 05:48 PM

zbestwun2001 · Answer

I don't see the relationship between the JS error and Skype?

Why do you feel it is related it Skype and if so how you tried just uninstalling Skype and
see if the error comes back?

I would try that first, and either verify or eliminate Skype as the culprit.

zb1

donaldtaikens · Answer

I understand that Skype is a mainstream IM, but the problem started happening around the time that the Messenger was downloaded into my Desktop. That was just the weird coincidence of the whole thing. I have already Uninstalled the Skype IM before I already posted the issue with the forum and that didn't change anything.   Do you have an idea of how this may have come about if it wasn't the Messenger Download that caused this?   If it helps, around the time of me having the Skype Messenger I had uploaded a video into a Z_Share file-sharing program. Other than that I had downloaded some videos from Z_Share also.   (I don't know if that is significant but I wanted to mention that also)

zbestwun2001 · Answer

I don't think your problem is Skype. I have used it for a long time without problems.

Z_Share although not technically malware by itself, can install malware because it opens the door for any number of worms, adware, and spyware infections when you use their network. The courts have decided that current P2P networks are primarily used to trade pirated software and media.
P2P software itself has now been found illegal in some cases. I suggest that you remove Z_Share.

Whether this will clear up that problem I don't know, but when you are dealing with file sharing programs you are really looking for problems.

zb1

Message Edited by zbestwun2001 on 03-23-2007 10:56 AM

donaldtaikens · Answer

Well, I didn't necessarily have to download any software to use Z_share. I believe that I registered with them in order for me to upload a video. Should I get rid of my registration with them and delete all of the videos that I have downloaded from them also???

Do you know who I should consult about fixing this Javascript problem within the Forum?

Message Edited by donaldtaikens on 03-23-2007 05:42 PM

donaldtaikens · Answer

Well I have taken the initiative to Erase all of my Video Files and emptying them out of my Recycle Bin. I still have the problem with Java Media in Seperate Windows.

zbestwun2001 · Answer

That's up to you about the registration, that's really no big deal. Downloading from them is what concerns me. It's up to you. zb1

donaldtaikens · Answer

I'm sorry that I couldn't explain what was going on with my IE7 Browser. But I switched to FireFox and that problem was solved. But if you could give me some tips on how to avoid a problem like this in the future that would be good.

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