Help requested on a Java error , please.

Question

I can't seem to figure out what is going on with Java Script on my Inspiron 8200 laptop.

When I try to check my mail at msn, I get this error message: JavaScript required to sign in.

When I try to view moving doppler radar on weather.com it says about the same thing:

We have detected your browser has JavaScript and/or Cookies disabled.
In order to enjoy the full functionality of our site, please enable JavaScript and Cookies.

I use IE 6.0, Internet Options, and have it set up as follows:
-- In Advanced: I have (Sun) JRE 1.5.0_02 for enabled.
-- In Security I have all the Scripting enabled, and level set to custom (medium) and once I view custom levels I'm utterly Clue -Less

I rarely surf the Java stuff on various 'puter forums: it's over my head.

Does Micro$oft not support VM any longer?, and: do I need Sun's Java installed on my machine?

Windows XP Prof. with SP-2, on a docked Dell Inspiron 8200.
Windows updated regularly: but it's possible this is a low priority download, so I might have missed what's going on in the world of Java: except that I drink too much of her.

Hope I have provided enough information.

Any advice/suggestions (as usual) very much appreciated!

Steve

Super_Klutz · Answer

I installed jre-1_5_0_02-windows-i586-p-iftw from Sun on 5/25/05 trying to fix this. And: in IE >Tools> it shows Sun Java Console -- is checked in > advanced.   In IE > Tools > Programs > Manage Add-ons it's enabled.   I don't get it? (obviously)

rickmktg · Answer

Yes, MS does not support Java anymore, so install it from Sun.

rickmktg · Answer

Message Edited by rickmktg on 06-03-2005 07:06 PM

Bay Wolf · Answer

First, Java and JavaScript are two very different things.  Try looking at this web site to enable JavaScript. http://eliotchapel.org/enable-javascript.php

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Help requested on a Java error , please.

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