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Whenever I want to boot system mechanic 7 I get this pop up window that reads:

-Internet Explorer Script error

-:icon_exclaim: An error has occurred in the script on this page:

Line:
Char:
Error:
Code:
URL:

Do you want to continue running scripts on this page: (Yes) (No)

Clicking on either yes or no does a thing, this happens right when I click on System Mechanic 7, The splash screen comes up, and it sits there and looks like it's loading, but it's not.

What can I do to fix this, I've searched the web, but nothing I've tried has worked so far:icon_sad:

Thanks

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Short summary and why it happens: the popup you see when launching System Mechanic 7 is almost always coming from the Internet Explorer/WebBrowser engine that some Windows apps embed; that engine runs the page scripts used by the app UI, so the error is reported like an IE script error even if you use Firefox as your browser. That explains why toggling your default browser doesn’t help and why other posters (for example ) pointed at IE settings. Microsoft documents how hosted WebBrowser controls forward script errors and the standard IE troubleshooting checklist for script errors. (ftp.zx.net.nz)

Practical checklist (quick, in this order):

  • Make a System Restore point or backup before changing system files or the registry.
  • Do a clean boot to rule out third‑party conflicts (disable non‑Microsoft services/startup entries, reboot and test). (support.microsoft.com)
  • Re‑register the Windows scripting engines (requires an elevated command prompt). Example commands to run one line at a time: 
regsvr32 /u jscript.dll
regsvr32 jscript.dll
regsvr32 /u vbscript.dll
regsvr32 vbscript.dll

Those re‑registration steps are a known Microsoft workaround when the scripting engines become unregistered or corrupted. After that, run the System File Checker (sfc /scannow) — and on newer Windows use DISM /RestoreHealth first — to repair corrupted system files. Give the machine a reboot and test again. (support.microsoft.com)

If the error persists: follow iolo’s uninstall/reinstall guidance for a clean System Mechanic reinstall (several people here, e.g. , resolved it that way), or restore the system to a date before the change that started the problem (for example after removing Nero). Back up the registry/important files first; if you still get a blank script dialog, capture the exact Line/Char/Error/URL (or Event Viewer entries) and contact iolo support — their KB has uninstall/reinstall steps and support contacts. (iolo.com)

Notes and cautions: run regsvr32 and SFC with administrator rights, keep the Windows install media handy for SFC if requested, and do not edit the registry unless you know how to restore it (use a restore point or exported registry backup first).

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Member Avatar for bobbyraw

disable system mechanic from starting with windows, then do an update of bot IE and system mechanic. i am almost certain that they have a fix for system mechanic on their wed site, most software get this error when you have IE7 installed.

Member Avatar for forumdude123

reinstall ie7, or see if you can either disable or not use system mechanic pro with ie7. Also, get firefox or opera 9.25, as an alternative browser, as ie7 can get buggy some times.

Member Avatar for mcefreak

Thanks for the help guy's, I can't find an update for this program. I use Firefox as my main browser, I still have IE7 on my machine though

Member Avatar for Michael_Knight

System Mechanic uses IE's engine to render its dialog boxes.

Close System Mechanic (might have to end task in Task Manager)

Now, open up IE, Click Tools > Internet Options > Advanced Tab. Look through the list and take the checks out of Disable Script Debugging (Internet Explorer) and also Disable Script Debugging (Other) > Click Apply then OK. Close IE and reboot.

Should be ok from now on.

commented: good job +1
Member Avatar for Michael_Knight

mcefreak - Did this fix your problem?

Thanks

Member Avatar for CBChapman

I have this same problem, I use firefox as my main browser also, but have ie7 on the computer. This just started after I uninstalled nero 8, and tried (unsuccessfully) to install nero 7...it kept stopping right at the end. Ever since then I've gotten these script error messages on systems mechanic 7 and on microsoft's update page....even after disabling debugging, and notifications I still get them or a blank page on ie7......i unistalled ie7, reinstalled ie7 and that didn't help either....any other suggestions?

Brian

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I had SMP 6.0 on my last system and it actually worked well. I got a new computer and for it I bought SMP 7 which has to be the BIGGEST mistake I have ever made. At first it simply didn't work, then all command functions were simply inactive, the interface has changed at least 3 times with the numerous upgrades, now all it does is constantly cough up script errors, about 40 application errors when loading in addition to continuous prompts to upgrade to the version I am already running. I've tried all procedures aforementioned in order to alleviate the problems, nevertheless, I believe the problem is the software itself. Regardless of numerous attempts to contact technical support (which is another joke), update after update after update, there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel for my computer... as a matter of fact I believe it is getting worse with each update. I hate taking this off my computer simply because I paid for it and I've had it for well over the 30 day refund option, but I have to. The problems this software has created has driven me insane for well over a month now. (I have this software on 2 other laptops which all have the same symptoms)... Does anyone know of some fix for this as a last resort?

I have been an iolo customer since the first system mechanic and have been happy for the most part... they really out did themselves in topping off the crap pile with SM7. So long iolo!

Member Avatar for dancer718

I had the same problem; did an uninstall with Iolo web site instructions, reinstalled, and problem resolved. I use Firefox as my main browser, too.

Member Avatar for crunchie

They may have improved it 4 years on :)

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