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I'm having a problem here with Windows XP, IE, and Yahoo messenger. They all tell me to enable Java Scripting. The problem is, my java scripting IS enabled. One user told me I may have some damaged .dll files. I replaced the following:
regsvr32 SHDOCVW.dll
regsvr32 BROWSEUI.dll
regsvr32 browselc.dll
regsvr32 wininet.dll
regsvr32 secur32.dll
regsvr32 urlmon.dll
regsvr32 shdoclc.dll
regsvr32 DNSapi.dll
regsvr32 mshtml.dll
regsvr32 inetcplc.dll

Still no luck.

Any suggestions?

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This thread shows a common XP/IE situation: pages and apps say “enable JavaScript” even though the IE setting appears on. tried low-level repairs and suggested AV/runtime checks — both reasonable first steps. Two quick clarifications up front: “Java” (the JVM) is unrelated to browser JavaScript, and many script errors come from a broken Windows scripting engine or a third‑party tool blocking script execution.

Practical checklist (fast, low-risk steps):

  • In IE: Tools → Internet Options → Security → select the zone (Internet/Local intranet) → Custom level → ensure “Active scripting” is set to Enable.
  • Test IE without add-ons to rule out toolbars/extensions: run IE in no‑addon mode (iexplore -extoff).
  • Reset IE’s Advanced settings or run a full browser reset from Internet Options → Advanced.
  • Run System File Checker to repair corrupted system files (sfc /scannow).
  • Temporarily disable AV/firewall or run a clean‑boot to rule out software that blocks scripting.

If the checklist doesn’t help, dig deeper:

  • Check Event Viewer (Application log) for script/COM/Win32 errors and note exact error codes/messages.
  • Look for scripts being disabled by policy or security utilities (Group Policy or registry-based blocks are common on older systems). Back up the registry before editing.
  • Try a new local user account: if scripts work there, the problem is profile-specific (permissions, user policies, or per-user registry keys).

Collecting concrete diagnostics (browser error text, Event Viewer entries, whether the problem affects all pages or only specific sites/apps) makes any next steps much safer and faster.

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Anti Virus settings maybey?? Has your java been updated? java.com?? Hope that helps

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I finally figured it out.

Had to reinstall windows script 5.6.

THANK GOD!!!!!!!

Thanks for those who tried to help.

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