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Version 41.0.1 has no way to enable Javascript & it was removed from my computer. Please help.

Puzzled2
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I have windows xp professional. Several versions ago the update of Mozilla said it was disabling Javascript for my safety. My current version is 41.0.1. I cannot even find a Javascript file anywhere on my computer. When I followed instructions and went inside the Mozilla Firefox program it said that Javascript IS enabled! I am a computer novice and have not been able to find any solution. Facebook tells me Javascript is disabled but I cannot even find the program, much less how to enable it. Many thanks to anyone who can help me.

I have windows xp professional. Several versions ago the update of Mozilla said it was disabling Javascript for my safety. My current version is 41.0.1. I cannot even find a Javascript file anywhere on my computer. When I followed instructions and went inside the Mozilla Firefox program it said that Javascript IS enabled! I am a computer novice and have not been able to find any solution. Facebook tells me Javascript is disabled but I cannot even find the program, much less how to enable it. Many thanks to anyone who can help me.

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user633449
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It sounds like you might be confusing Javascript with Java. Mozilla does and has disabled java (a third-party plugin) multiple times for security reasons. Javascript has not been disabled, and it is an open source web technology.

Do you need to use java? If so I can help you enable it.

James
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See also http://kb.mozillazine.org/JavaScript_is_not_Java

Modified by James

jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Facebook might be mistaken, or you might be using an add-on that filters out some website content, including scripts.

Could you test in Firefox's Safe Mode? That's a standard diagnostic tool to deactivate extensions and some advanced features of Firefox. More info: Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode.

If Firefox is not running: Hold down the Shift key when starting Firefox.

If Firefox is running: You can restart Firefox in Safe Mode using either:

  • "3-bar" menu button > "?" button > Restart with Add-ons Disabled
  • Help menu > Restart with Add-ons Disabled

and OK the restart.

Both scenarios: A small dialog should appear. Click "Start in Safe Mode" (not Refresh).

Any improvement?