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I am unable to open certain links, on many websites. On the bottom left of the screen it says "javascript" and other stuff when I click on it. I have downloaded java and other things, but the same thing happens. I have looked at other troubleshooting advice but it doesn't help. Could you please tell me the problem.

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Seeing "javascript" in the status bar usually just means the link uses a javascript: handler or an onclick script. If clicking the link does nothing, the browser's scripting engine or the way Internet Explorer loads scripting/plugin components is broken or disabled. In this thread reports that the suggestion from fixed the problem, which commonly indicates IE's scripting/COM registrations or related DLLs were repaired rather than a pure Java runtime bug. 's request to list sites and Java versions was a good diagnostic move.

Practical checklist (try in order):

  • Verify Active Scripting is enabled in Internet Options → Security → Custom Level → Scripting → Active scripting = Enable.
  • Clear Temporary Internet Files and restart the browser.
  • Re-register the core script engines from an elevated command prompt:
regsvr32 jscript.dll
regsvr32 vbscript.dll
  • If that doesn't help, run the System File Checker to restore missing system files (may request the Windows XP CD):
sfc /scannow
  • Uninstall old Java versions via Add/Remove Programs, reboot, close all browser windows, then reinstall the appropriate JRE for the machine.

For : the runtime error -2147024770 (0x8007007E) means a required module could not be found. That points to a missing DLL or dependency used by a helper object or repair utility. Check Event Viewer for module load failures, reinstall any Microsoft Visual C++ runtimes that might be required by third‑party add-ons, temporarily disable toolbars/ActiveX add-ons, and then re-run the repairs.

Closing notes: a successful run of a repair tool (as in 's suggestion) usually signals that registry entries or DLL registrations were restored; the manual steps above accomplish the same repairs without external tools. If the browser still fails after these steps, consider a system restore to a point before the problem or reinstall IE (XP-era repairs commonly prompt for the Windows CD).

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Member Avatar for pcpalct

Can you maybe narrow this down to a list of sites for us? Might help a little more with finding out what the problem is. Also, can you post the version of Java installed so we can make sure there are no compatibility issues. :cheesy:

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One site for example is at zone.com, I am not able to open any game room. I downloaded the java software right from the website, for windows xp, version 1.4.2. I think its called java webstart. I know this issue doeasn't have to do with the security of any websites. Is there something that I have to download or do I have to reinstall internet explorer? Thanks for the help.

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I believe its java related?? Make sure java is updated. If that dosent work use the ie tool posted here...... Let us know if that worked...peace.......im out

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thanks a lot!! The site worked. I didn't even have to download the whole thing, because it was asking me to put in the windows xp cd, and didn't feel like doing it. And now every link works. Thanks a lot for the help.

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thanks a lot!! The site worked. I didn't even have to download the whole thing, because it was asking me to put in the windows xp cd, and didn't feel like doing it. And now every link works. Thanks a lot for the help.

You are more than welcome. If my ie acts funny I just put a check mark in the box not to run the scf and reinsstall ie6 then hit apply. Hope you share the information........peace........im out

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i downloaded the IEFix, but when i try and open it, i get a message saying run time error '-2147024770(8007007e)' automation error the specific module could not be found.

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