How do I "enable JavaScript"? I have latest Safari update.

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How do I "enable JavaScript"? I have latest Safari update.

I keep running into things that say I need to "enable JavaScript." I've searched Help and cannot find how to do it. Help?

MacBook A1278, Mac OS X (10.5.7)

Posted on Jul 5, 2009 3:52 PM

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Klaus1

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Jul 5, 2009 4:05 PM in response to dorava

Welcome to the forums!

Go to Safari Preferences/Security and tick the box!

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dorava Author

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Jul 5, 2009 4:36 PM in response to Klaus1

Thanks ...... but I've been there multiple times. There is no option for anything like that... Just:
Disable login (not checked)
Require password to unlock each Systems Preference pane (not checked)
Log out after X minutes of inactivity (not checked)
Use secure virtual memory (checked)

then "Disable remote infrared receiver" (not checked)

The other tabs "FileVault" and "FireWall" have no such option either.

Now what?

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Jul 5, 2009 5:10 PM in response to dorava

You're looking at the wrong thing. Preferences are in Safari (Command-,). You should see at least five categories: General, Appearance, Bookmarks, Tabs, AutoFill, Security, and Advanced.

Click on the Security icon, and you should see 4 items to the right of "Web content:"; one of them is "Enable JavaScript". Check the box, close the Preferences window and then restart Safari. It should work without a problem.

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Jul 6, 2009 4:01 AM in response to dorava

Here's a video to show you how to turn on Javascript in Safari. Click on the link below.

How to find Safari's Preference Panel to turn on Javascript.

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Klaus1

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Jul 6, 2009 4:13 AM in response to David M Brewer

I could have sworn I had that covered! 😉

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Jul 6, 2009 4:29 AM in response to Klaus1

You did...But, where is the menu for Safari Perfs? (Iknow, Iknow...what can I say.)

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dorava Author

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Jul 6, 2009 3:59 PM in response to sitspotsit

Thanks, yes I was looking at the wrong Preferences. Found Safari Preferences and the "enable JavaScript" box was already checked... always has been apparently. So, why do I still get messages from sites and whatever thinks it needs JavaScript to "enable" when it already is enabled?

Or, is this just an issue between Windows/PC products and Apple/Mac?

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Jul 6, 2009 4:31 PM in response to David M Brewer

As I watch that video I swear I keep having a deja-vu experience. 😉

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Klaus1

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Jul 6, 2009 4:33 PM in response to Hawaiian_Starman

Uninstall deja-vu immediately. 😉

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Answer 10

Jul 6, 2009 4:47 PM in response to Klaus1

Uninstall deja-vu immediately.

My wife did it for me - she told me "lunch is ready! Now!" 😉

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Jul 7, 2009 8:53 AM in response to Hawaiian_Starman

I had a subliminal message in that video, " send me a million dollars." Darn, it didn't work.

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Jul 7, 2009 9:03 AM in response to David M Brewer

I had a subliminal message in that video, " send me a million dollars." Darn, it didn't work.

I'll have to tell my wife. She thought I was ignoring her. Little did she realize I was possibly being subliminally hypnotized and spammed by a Nigerian businessman. 😉

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Jul 7, 2009 9:30 AM in response to Hawaiian_Starman

Well the money thing didn't work. When you'll unexpectedly cluck like a chicken it's not my fault.

Message was edited by: David M Brewer

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