How to Enable JavaScript in Internet Explorer

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Enabling JavaScript in Internet Explorer will allow you to view websites and web pages that have been developed using this type of programming language. JavaScript can be enabled from the Internet Options menu within Tools in Internet Explorer.

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    ” The Internet Options window will display on-screen.
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    Internet Explorer will refresh and start running JavaScript going forward. [1]
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