MSIE stopped executing javascript!

**jrf[no]** · Jul 23 '05, 02:48 PM

Re: MSIE stopped executing javascript!

JulioHM wrote:[color=blue]
> Hello,
>
> Not sure if this is the right discussion group to post this, but here
> it goes.
>
> For some god-forsaken reason (which I can't find out either) MSIE
> stopped executing any JavaScripts. In any page which contains
> JavaScript code, that code won't be executed. There are no error
> messages, no warnings, nothing. It simply does'nt work. I'm pretty sure
> this could be caused by some stupid installation of another program
> that messed up some IE settings.
>
> Security settings for IE are all lowered down. Everything is activated
> (Scripts, ActiveX, automatic download of anything, anytime)... so we
> ran out of ideas of what could be the problem. And yes, we have also
> tried to reinstall IE.
>
> The only clue we have is that a local Administrator user can change IT
> security settings for himself and (go figure) things work fine! The
> problem occurs with users that have limted access to the computer and I
> am pretty sure this shouldn't happen. If you are wondering... yes...
> the local administrator has already tried to change the settings for
> limited user account.. no luck.
>
> My question is: Has anyone had this problem before? We ran out of ideas
> to fix this.
> IE version: 6.0.2900.2180
>
> Any help appreciated.
> Thanks!
>
> Julio.
>[/color]

Not sure if this helps, but I'm wondering if it just happens that one of
the latest automatic IE update installs may have changed the setting for
you.
Your system admi might be in luck for finding the solution by reading up
on the latest update documentation at M$.

Grz. J.

**JulioHM** · Jul 23 '05, 02:48 PM

Re: MSIE stopped executing javascript!

Well, their latest attempt to fix this was to install XP-SP2... It not
only did NOT solve the problem but also blocked everyelse you could
possibly think of.

We had to turn off the stupid wall to get things working again as it
was. Still IE doesn't respond to JavaScripts...

I'm gonna look into what you said.. maybe there is something about the
automatic updates it does every once in a while. Thanks!

**JulioHM** · Jul 23 '05, 02:49 PM

Re: MSIE stopped executing javascript!

Another shot..

would anyone know how to reinstall IE SP2?

**Rich Jordan** · Jul 23 '05, 02:49 PM

Re: MSIE stopped executing javascript!

"JulioHM" <juliohm@gmail. com> wrote in message news:<109823161 8.522601.115410 @z14g2000cwz.go oglegroups.com> ...[color=blue]
> Well, their latest attempt to fix this was to install XP-SP2... It not
> only did NOT solve the problem but also blocked everyelse you could
> possibly think of.
>
> We had to turn off the stupid wall to get things working again as it
> was. Still IE doesn't respond to JavaScripts...
>
> I'm gonna look into what you said.. maybe there is something about the
> automatic updates it does every once in a while. Thanks![/color]

We have a customer with the same problem, on one system out of several
with similar configs. XP/SP1, updated with all critical security
patches on 10/14, but no SP2. IE version now reports 6.0.2800.1106
XPSP2.030422-1633. Sites that use java/active script for popups and
such stopped working after these updates; no errors reported, just no
popups. The main problem is the FedEX shipper site. Moving this site
to the trusted zone temporarily made no difference, nor did lowering
the overall security for the internet zone (temporarily).

If the user logs on to any other PC (with the same versions and
patches), the sites work for her. If any other user, including the
local admin logs on to her machine, they don't work. But if the
domain administrator logs on to the machine, then the javascript sites
work as expected.

We've gone through the security and privacy settings in IE for the
domain admin versus several of the users and made them identical; no
help. We also reviewed both the local security policies and the
domain/global policies without finding anything. And we've gone
through the release notes for the installed updates; the only things
that sound similar is the enhanced security environment for 2003
server, or the XP-SP2 popup blocker, which should not be available
(this system did not have SP2 installed and backed out either).

Our support guy has a paid call in to MS, but so far they've only
given us the same info we already found on their site, or common sense
stuff like internet options.

Any thoughts? Thanks...

**JulioHM** · Jul 23 '05, 02:55 PM

Re: MSIE stopped executing javascript!

Guys,

Thanks for the responses... but, unfortunately no one on this Earth
could figure this out. Tech support in our company simply gave up on it
and decided to go medieval on it. They've reformated the entire
computer and reinstalled WinXP completely.

The bug's gone, and JavaScript woks again, but I doubt that this would
a propper solution for many IT users out there (especially
developpers). The main conclusion we got from this is that WinXP sucks
when it comes to development.

If you're NOT going to have local Administrative access to the machine,
then forget it! WinXP security is extremely annoying when it comes to
folder/file/registry access. Application development becomes a very
unproductive adventure. Most applications won't work conrrectly without
complete access to folders such as "Program Files" (ie: Toad,
JDeveloper, Macromedia, etc).

Another thing we learned is that XP Service Pack 2 is a pain in the ass
when it comes to business solutions. It turns on the Firewall and
common users can't do shit on the Internet with IE or any other
internet software.

Good luck with bug. Hope you don't have to go through the same
experience and reinstall XP completly.

Julio

**JulioHM** · Jul 23 '05, 02:55 PM

Re: MSIE stopped executing javascript!

Guys,

Thanks for the responses... but, unfortunately no one on this Earth
could figure this out. Tech support in our company simply gave up on it
and decided to go medieval on it. They've reformated the entire
computer and reinstalled WinXP completely.

The bug's gone, and JavaScript woks again, but I doubt that this would
a propper solution for many IT users out there (especially
developpers). The main conclusion we got from this is that WinXP sucks
when it comes to development.

If you're NOT going to have local Administrative access to the machine,
then forget it! WinXP security is extremely annoying when it comes to
folder/file/registry access. Application development becomes a very
unproductive adventure. Most applications won't work conrrectly without
complete access to folders such as "Program Files" (ie: Toad,
JDeveloper, Macromedia, etc).

Another thing we learned is that XP Service Pack 2 is a pain in the ass
when it comes to business solutions. It turns on the Firewall and
common users can't do shit on the Internet with IE or any other
internet software.

Good luck with bug. Hope you don't have to go through the same
experience and reinstall XP completly.

Julio

**ervlord** · Jul 23 '05, 02:56 PM

Re: MSIE stopped executing javascript!

Install service pack 2 for xp on two separate computers and javascript
games with cached images constantly reload. Basically javascript is screwed
once you update. I have a js games site and just about nothing works now
with xp service pack 2 installed.
Works great for everyone else though.

"JulioHM" <juliohm@gmail. com> wrote in message
news:1098208124 .130382.225680@ z14g2000cwz.goo glegroups.com.. .[color=blue]
> Hello,
>
> Not sure if this is the right discussion group to post this, but here
> it goes.
>
> For some god-forsaken reason (which I can't find out either) MSIE
> stopped executing any JavaScripts. In any page which contains
> JavaScript code, that code won't be executed. There are no error
> messages, no warnings, nothing. It simply does'nt work. I'm pretty sure
> this could be caused by some stupid installation of another program
> that messed up some IE settings.
>
> Security settings for IE are all lowered down. Everything is activated
> (Scripts, ActiveX, automatic download of anything, anytime)... so we
> ran out of ideas of what could be the problem. And yes, we have also
> tried to reinstall IE.
>
> The only clue we have is that a local Administrator user can change IT
> security settings for himself and (go figure) things work fine! The
> problem occurs with users that have limted access to the computer and I
> am pretty sure this shouldn't happen. If you are wondering... yes...
> the local administrator has already tried to change the settings for
> limited user account.. no luck.
>
> My question is: Has anyone had this problem before? We ran out of ideas
> to fix this.
> IE version: 6.0.2900.2180
>
> Any help appreciated.
> Thanks!
>
> Julio.
>[/color]

**Jim Ley** · Jul 23 '05, 02:56 PM

Re: MSIE stopped executing javascript!

On Sat, 23 Oct 2004 17:00:59 -0400, "ervlord" <ervlord@bla.ne t> wrote:
[color=blue]
>Install service pack 2 for xp on two separate computers and javascript
>games with cached images constantly reload.[/color]

Did you read the FAQ where this is explicitly mentioned?

All that's happened is your cache settings have changed.

Jim.

**ervlord** · Jul 23 '05, 02:56 PM

Re: MSIE stopped executing javascript!

Looked over the FAQ but didn't see nothing on it.??
But I looked at the cache settings and I set it to
automatically check for new versions and it worked!!
Thanks. Although I can't imagine everyone everywhere
having to do this because microsoft messed with our
browser settings. That really bites. I would like to know
where on the faq this is explicitly mentioned though??
If you happen to know the Number of the section where
it is located I would like the pointer, If not that's ok, I've
got bad reading habits and probably just missed it. My Bad!!

"Jim Ley" <jim@jibbering. com> wrote in message
news:417ac748.1 1699032@news.in dividual.net...[color=blue]
> On Sat, 23 Oct 2004 17:00:59 -0400, "ervlord" <ervlord@bla.ne t> wrote:
>[color=green]
>>Install service pack 2 for xp on two separate computers and javascript
>>games with cached images constantly reload.[/color]
>
> Did you read the FAQ where this is explicitly mentioned?
>
> All that's happened is your cache settings have changed.
>
> Jim.[/color]

**Randy Webb** · Jul 23 '05, 02:56 PM

Re: MSIE stopped executing javascript!

ervlord wrote:
[color=blue]
> Looked over the FAQ but didn't see nothing on it.??
> But I looked at the cache settings and I set it to
> automatically check for new versions and it worked!!
> Thanks. Although I can't imagine everyone everywhere
> having to do this because microsoft messed with our
> browser settings. That really bites. I would like to know
> where on the faq this is explicitly mentioned though??
> If you happen to know the Number of the section where
> it is located I would like the pointer, If not that's ok, I've
> got bad reading habits and probably just missed it. My Bad!![/color]

Section 2.3 Paragraph 6
And then section 4.31 and its associated links.

--
Randy
comp.lang.javas cript FAQ - http://jibbering.com/faq
Answer:It destroys the order of the conversation
Question: Why?
Answer: Top-Posting.
Question: Whats the most annoying thing on Usenet?

**ervlord** · Jul 23 '05, 02:57 PM

Re: MSIE stopped executing javascript!

Randy Webb wrote:
[color=blue]
> Section 2.3 Paragraph 6
> And then section 4.31 and its associated links.
>
> --
> Randy
> comp.lang.javas cript FAQ - http://jibbering.com/faq
> Answer:It destroys the order of the conversation
> Question: Why?
> Answer: Top-Posting.
> Question: Whats the most annoying thing on Usenet?[/color]

Thanks. I didn't realize about these things.
Bye. Ervlord :)

**Rich Jordan** · Jul 23 '05, 02:59 PM

Re: MSIE stopped executing javascript!

Randy Webb <HikksNotAtHome @aol.com> wrote in message news:<QLednda9P aDcoebcRVn-tA@comcast.com> ...[color=blue]
> ervlord wrote:
>[color=green]
> > Looked over the FAQ but didn't see nothing on it.??
> > But I looked at the cache settings and I set it to
> > automatically check for new versions and it worked!!
> > Thanks. Although I can't imagine everyone everywhere
> > having to do this because microsoft messed with our
> > browser settings. That really bites. I would like to know
> > where on the faq this is explicitly mentioned though??
> > If you happen to know the Number of the section where
> > it is located I would like the pointer, If not that's ok, I've
> > got bad reading habits and probably just missed it. My Bad!![/color]
>
> Section 2.3 Paragraph 6
> And then section 4.31 and its associated links.[/color]

Is there any chance MS put some of these changes into the IE updates
so that they can affect XP-SP1 systems? I didn't see anything in the
release notes that looks applicable. We still have received no
response on an open support call for the problem described at the
start of this thread (javascript stops working after IE and security
patch updates of 10/12 on XP-SP1 systems running the latest IE). I
think we've already looked at the cache settings ervlord tried (we've
looked at damn near everything and tried tweaking most of it) to no
avail. For now the customer is using Firefox for their necessary
work.

Rich
CCS

**JulioHM** · Jul 23 '05, 02:59 PM

Re: MSIE stopped executing javascript!

I love Firefox.

Unfortunately, there are still many websites out there (specially
commercial/industry/essential) which rely on features that are specific
to IE. Companies which have ordering systems on the web, or very
ellaborated Intranet services... many of them work only while using IE.
The one I work for (as an example) has its entire project planning
system built into MSProject/IE/Outlook integration.

It's still almost impossible to stop using IE completely. But
hopefully, with time, things will get better.

**Markus Ernst** · Jul 23 '05, 03:00 PM

Re: MSIE stopped executing javascript!

JulioHM wrote:[color=blue]
> Hello,
>
> Not sure if this is the right discussion group to post this[/color]

You might find more help on this in a MS group such as:

microsoft.publi c.windows.inete xplorer.ie6.bro wser

HTH
Markus

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