What does this mean?

[Perdita Durango]

When I go on Facebook (and sometimes in other applications)
a box comes up saying "Internet Explorer Script Error" and asks if i want to keep running the scripts.
It doesn't seem to make any difference if I say yes, no or just close the box. (I usually just end up clicking the cross until it eventually goes away)

What on earth does this mean?
And what is a script anyway?

Does it have anything to do with why I can't send messages and other things on my facebook account? (my kids can access their Bebo and Myspace properly)

Thank you

[doyler78]

It really isn't anything to worry about. The script will most likely be just an advert which is trying to run however there is a problem from preventing it running. No real loss. I find them quite often in flash presentations.

There isn't much more you can do unfortunately.

[Frandz M]

Scripts are things that make certain features function properly. There are different types of scripts. Some I know of are JavaScript, CGI and more. JavaScript is the most responsible for most features of certain sites. I know that CGI handles forms and all that The box says that the script encountered an error and it may affect how things may run. That's what I think is most probably causing the problems/ Maybe you can try refresh the page or try another browser

[linuxfan22]

somewhere in internet explorer is a setting to disable the message your getting, i think its in tools options, and its something like disable javascript messages honestly not to sure.

as to scripts be careful as they can be maliciuos ie take over your browser etc. try microsofts web page for an explanation

[jeca]

refresh and just ignore it, it will do no harm.

[SkEgY]

Download IE7 or Firefox.

[Northern Lad]

Go to:
Tools > internet options > advanced

Tick the box "disable script debugging (internet explorer)
Tick the box "disable script debugging (other)
Click apply and OK
:-)

[POOTPUTER]

An Internet Explorer Script Error occurs when your web browser (Internet Explorer) experiences difficulties running a client-side script from a web site.
These scripts may be in JavaScript, JScript, or VisualBasic script.
In most cases, these errors are a result of something done by the web developer who implemented the script on the web page and there is nothing that you can do to resolve the error.
Disabling Internet Explorer Script Errors
Most of the time, Internet Exporer Script Errors are nuisances. If you are tired of seeing errors that are outside of your control, you can choose to disable these errors.
Open Internet Explorer
Open the <Tools> menu
Select the &ltInternet Options> menu item
Open the <Advanced> tab
Check the box next to "Disable script debugging
Remove the check next to "Display a notification about every script error"
Click the <OK> button
Repairable Causes of Internet Explorer Script Errors
In some cases, the error is something which you can change or repair on your PC. These issues include:
Java Applets, Active scripting , ActiveX controls are being blocked. This blocking can be the due to the configuration of Internet Explorer, an anti-virus programs, a PC firewall, or a network firewall.
Your anti-virus software is configured to scan your Downloaded Program Files or Temporary Internet Files folders.
The relevant scripting engine on your computer is corrupt or outdated.
Internet-related folders on your computer are corrupt.
Your video card drivers are corrupt or outdated.
DirectX is corrupt or outdated on your computer.
For information on repairing these Internet Explorer Script Errors, refer to How to Troubleshoot Script Errors in Internet Explorer.


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