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Disable Java Script in IE 7?

by LakesReg Sep 9, 2010 10:41AM PDT

I read all the time that security folks suggest that java script be disabled in IE7
But won't disabling java script keep some good ( non malicious) content from loading?

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That's right.
by MarkFlax Forum moderator Sep 9, 2010 10:34PM PDT

Disabling Javascript completely will affect many, if not most, web sites today.

Also, IE doesn't make it easy to customise options like this. If you open Tools > Internet Options > Security tab, you can 'set' security levels with the slider, (for example my own is set to Medium-high), but searching through "Custom level" options is a bit of a nightmare.

I prefer a different browser, Firefox, for which I have added the "NoScript" add-on, and this gives me much better control over web site javascripts.

Mark

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No Script in Firefox
by LakesReg Sep 12, 2010 6:14AM PDT

does that cause websites to not give full functioning?

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It can
by MarkFlax Forum moderator Sep 12, 2010 7:13AM PDT

but it gives me control.

I usually tell NoScript to temporarily allow all javascripts in the page, but if I am visiting a dodgy site, eg some link posted in forum discussions here, I will keep them blocked.

When I am satisfied a web site is safe, I can tell NoScript to 'permanently' allow all scripts.

Mark

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What?
by warrencharlot Sep 12, 2010 11:49AM PDT
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