[RESOLVED] How to reinstate JAVASCRIPT in IE6

[jiamin]

A few days ago, my PC was infected with spyware and I could not gain access to internet explorer and all files on my C drive. After spending A$100 to get the spyware removed, the computer technician also installed the following free programs availble on the internet on my PC, namely SPYBOT, WINDOWS DEFENDER and CW SHREDDER. I am using Windows XP.

Before sending my PC for fixing, I was able to view the sub contents of this site, http://www.blazemp.com/help/sitemaptoc.htm
but now I can't. When I click on the "+" or "Getting started", a message "javascript:itemClicked(items[0])" appears at the bottom of IE.

I have all 3 protective" applications (SPYBOT, WINDOWS DEFENDER and CW SHREDDER) uninstalled but the problem still persists.

I rang up the computer technician and he could not help either. He suggested me to use another browser, Firefox. It works Ok with firefox but I am more familiar with IE 6 and would like to continue to use IE.

JavaScript is enabled on my computer
(Tools > Internet Options > Security > custom level > Scripting > Active Scripting , Allow paste options via script and Scripting of Java applets all enabled.)

I would appreciate if someone could help. I wonder what has gone wrong?

[phpnovice]

To start with, try this:

Tools > Internet Options... > Security > Internet > Default Level > Custom Level... > Medium > Reset > OK > OK

[jiamin]

I have just tried but the problem still persists.

[phpnovice]

Sorry, that worked for me -- as far as JavaScript in pages from the Internet. For JavaScript in pages on my computer a different setting is required.

[felgall]

To enable Javascript (and other client side scripting) in Internet Explorer you need to select Internet Options from the Tools menu and then go to the Security tab. From there you select the zone that you want to enable Javascript for (eg. Internet) and then select Custom Level. Scroll down to the bottom of the list and you will find a section called Scripting and the first option there is labelled Active Scripting. Set this value to enable to enable all client side scripting languages including Javascript and then select OK to apply the change (keep selecting OK until all of the dialog windows disappear).

[jiamin]

Thanks, PHPnovice and felgall.
I have followed the steps provided by both of you but the problem still persists.
I wonder if it is to do with other setting?

[Fang]

Try a IE6 repair: http://www.theeldergeek.com/repair_ie6.htm

[jiamin]

My problem is now fixed. Thank you very much, Fang. Cheers.