BleepingComputer.com: Internet Explorer And Javascript

Hi,

I am having a problem with IE and javascript. I am not sure what has happened as web pages which I could previously view okay, I am now having problems with. For example, on the MLB websites, the pages don't look like they used to and where java is used eg to purchase tickets, when I click, nothing happens.

Any thoughts?

Java and javascript are 2 different things.
from BC's Glossary

Java
A programming language created by Sun Microsystems. The great advantage to this language is that source code for java programs can be easily made to run on multiple operating systems with little effort.

Java Script
A java script is a small java program embedded in a web page that you may visit. The instructs contained in the java script are executed on the computer running it, rather than being executed by the web server itself.

Try Clearing the Java cache
How do I clear the Java cache?

And be sure you have the lates version of Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE)
Version Number: 6.0 Update 7 updated 7/09/08

Older versions have vulnerabilities that malicious sites can use to exploit and infect your system. Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components and update:

• Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Version 6 and save it to your desktop.
  
• Scroll down to where it says "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 7...allows end-users to run Java applications".
  
• Click the "Download" button to the right.
  
• Select your Platform: "Windows".
  
• Select your Language: "Multi-language".
  
• Read the License Agreement, and then check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
  
• Click Continue and the page will refresh.
  
• Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation and save the file to your desktop.
  
• Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
  
• Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel, double-click on Add/Remove Programs and remove all older versions of Java.
  
• Check (highlight) any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
  
• Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
  
• Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
  
• Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
  
• Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u7-windows-i586-p.exe to install the newest version.

thanks, have done all you said but still no difference. Anything else I need to do?

Let's clear the cache,cookies and temp files. You did clear the Java cache earlier?



Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune & save it to your desktop.

• Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
  
• Under Main "Select Files to Delete" choose: Select All.
  
• Click the Empty Selected button.
  
• If you use Firefox browser click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
  
• Click the Empty Selected button.
  If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
  
• If you use Opera browser click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
  
• Click the Empty Selected button.
  If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
  
• Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.

Note: On Vista, "Windows Temp" is disabled. To empty "Windows Temp" ATF-Cleaner must be "Run as an Administrator".

Hi, Boopme

I did clear the Java Cache. Have run the ATF cleaner, rebooted and still no difference.

cheers

PS I was going to attach a screen dump of what i see on one of the websites but can't see how to attach files. Tried to paste into the message but can't do that either

Just fror the sake of it as I am out of ideas on the main issue. Have you recently scanned for malware? When was the last time the Hard Drive was defragmented?

Hi, Boopme

I scan for malware on a weekly basis but haven't defragged for some time so will give that a bash.


cheers