ie8 javascript not running or loading

Question

I have un-installed and re-installed IE8 a few time and javascript will not run. I have checked jQuery and numerous sites, and run simple examples like alert("hi"); nothing works. The ie8 developer tools under script debugging says

"Breakpoint cannot be set in this location, the code in the document is not loaded"

This also happens when using the Spoon plugin and IE7 Or IE8.

also any of these scripts work just fine in firefox.

Any ideas or help is much appreciated!

Answer 1

Go to Internet Options, Security, Custom Level, and enable Active Scripting under Scripting.

Answer 2

OS: WinXp service pack2 issue in IE7 and IE8

I had spent alot of time today, uninstalling and reinstalling IE v 7 & 8. I had checked the security settings multiple times. Even disabled my firewall, nothing worked. eventually a friend of mine found the clue.

Apparently IE7 & IE8 use the same javascript registered DLL which had become un-registered for whatever reason.

To fix it: Start > Run... In the Run box, type in (without quotes) "regsvr32 jscript.dll" You should receive a popup says that it registration succeeded.

Answer 3

Facebook Friend Inviter not working because of same issue

Answer 4

Thanks SLaks,

Your answer is working for me.