Bini Posted December 9, 2011 Report Posted December 9, 2011 More importantly, which box do I need to check off when I get a pop-up that reads: continue running script? I've been getting this on one particular site that I frequent (never had issues before) and I was selecting NO but that seemed to cause more windows to pop-up. Now I started selecting YES and that one window will disappear without more popping up. But how do I stop the pop-ups all together? I'm not tech savvy so.. A simple explanation would be best for me. Thank you. Quote
JudoMinja Posted December 9, 2011 Report Posted December 9, 2011 I'm sure someone will have a better explanation than mine, but basically the "script" is something that it needs to bring up the page. Every page has a "script" that it follows, and sometimes those pop-ups surface when there is either an issue with the script, or your firewall is trying to block it or detecting a problem. So, if you don't trust the site, I'd say "no" and then not go back to that website as there may be some kind of virus. But if you know there isn't a problem, say "yes" and don't worry about it. Any script error won't be something you can remedy from your end. It is something the webmaster has to remedy. Quote
Dravin Posted December 9, 2011 Report Posted December 9, 2011 Think of them as small programs. If you don't trust a site you don't want to let it run a script, it's kinda like running a spam attachment, though browser developers try to limit the damage they can do. As far as pop-ups. Chrome, IE 9, and Mozilla all have native pop-up blocking options. Quote
Vort Posted December 9, 2011 Report Posted December 9, 2011 Web browsers are allowed only to execute a minimal set of instructions. This is for security purposes, to protect against viruses and such. To extend what a browser can do, functionality was added to browsers that allowed them to run "scripts", which are sets of instructions for the computer to do something or other (like play some content). But since this was a security concern, additions were made that prevented the browser from executing the scripts automatically. Instead, a security alert comes up telling you that the browser wants to execute a script and asking your permission. If you trust the site, you can run scripts from it. If you allow the script, it won't ask you again every time it tries to run. If you don't trust the site, then don't run scripts from it. Quote
Bini Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Posted December 12, 2011 Ahh! OK. Thanks, I get it now :] Quote
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