Virginia Commonwealth University
eLearning Technical Assistance

Enable JavaScript in Internet Explorer 6

Javascript is a scripting language that can provide enormous functionality and the ability to create dynamic websites. Many courses offered take advantage of JavaScript to provide content to your browser. The steps below show you two different ways to enable JavaScript within Internet Explorer 6.

Security tab in Internet Options

Use this method if you do not have specific security settings setup on your machine.

  1. Select the "Tools" menu.
  2. Select the menu item "Internet Options".
  3. Select the "Security" tab.
  4. Click the "Internet" web content zone.
  5. Set the slider bar to a setting of "Medium" which is also the default level.
  6. Press "Ok".
Advanced Security Settings in Internet Options

Use this method if you have specific security settings setup on your machine.

  1. Select the "Tools" menu.
  2. Select the menu item "Internet Options".
  3. Select the "Security" tab.
  4. Click the "Custom Level" button.
  5. Scroll down to the "Active Scripting" setting.
  6. Click "Enable".
  7. Press "Ok".
  8. Press "Ok" on the next window.