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I have osx 10.4.6 Tiger installed on my system. When using Internet Explorer I am repeatedly getting a "Script Error Message." It is so frequent that it is taking all enjoyment out of using the computer. Can someone tell me what to do (step by step) in simple easy to understand language how to stop this. thanks, Marty.................

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A short expert note on the specific setup mentioned by : repeated "Script Error" dialogs in Internet Explorer on Mac OS X 10.4.6 usually come from the browser itself, not a single broken site. and are correct to suspect the browser — Internet Explorer for Mac was officially abandoned years ago (final updates in 2003; support ended in 2005), so it no longer receives fixes for modern web scripts. Internet Explorer for Mac — Wikipedia. Macworld coverage of Microsoft ending Mac IE development.

Why those errors happen: IE:mac used the Tasman layout/JS engine and has not kept up with evolving JavaScript and site features. Many modern pages use APIs or Windows-only components that Tasman cannot handle, which produces frequent runtime/script dialogs. Internet Explorer for Mac (Tasman) — Wikipedia.

If keeping IE temporarily is required, try a focused, low-risk reset (backup first):

  1. Quit Internet Explorer.
  2. In the Finder choose Go > Go to Folder and open ~/Library/Preferences/Explorer.
  3. Copy Favorites.html (backup bookmarks) and move the rest (Download Cache, History.html, etc.) to the Desktop so IE will recreate fresh files on launch.
  4. Restart IE and test the same pages; also try a different user account to see if it’s account-specific. (Multiple sources note the Explorer folder holds bookmarks/cache and that replacing it can fix broken prefs.) IE Finder locations and Explorer favorites. Community troubleshooting: reset Explorer preferences.

Better long-term options: migrate off IE:mac to a maintained browser, or — for sites that truly require Internet Explorer/Windows-only features — run a Windows instance (virtual machine or Boot Camp). For many compatibility needs it’s also possible to spoof an Internet Explorer user agent in Safari’s Develop menu (works only for sites that gate by user agent, not for ActiveX). How to view PC-only sites on a Mac / user-agent and VM options.

Caution: because Internet Explorer for Mac is unsupported it poses compatibility and security risks; treating it as a temporary compatibility tool and moving to a maintained browser is the safest course.

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I have osx 10.4.6 Tiger installed on my system. When using Internet Explorer I am repeatedly getting a "Script Error Message." It is so frequent that it is taking all enjoyment out of using the computer. Can someone tell me what to do (step by step) in simple easy to understand language how to stop this. thanks, Marty.................

That's normal for Internet Explorer. I get the same errors on IE for Windows. I'm not exactly sure why it does that, but it does. You can try disabling IE's Javascript feature by going into the preferences.

My recommendation: Unless you're absolutely attached to IE, try Apple's built in browser, Safari 2.0. Or, if you're feeling adventerous, download a copy of Mozilla's Firefox. These browsers shouldn't give you these problems.

commented: I appreciate your advice. I intend to follow it! +3
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IE is a deprecated browser on the Mac and is woefully out of date (it's not had any additional coding changes since 2003). It's no longer distributed by Microsoft for use. As noted previously you should really move onto another browser, such as Safari, Firefox, Camino, Opera, or the like.

commented: Thanks Yellow, I'm going to follow your advice! +3
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