17th May 2008

Disabling Javascript in Netscape Navigator (r)

Javascript is Netscape's scripting language for client - server applications. Javascript is used by browsers to perform tasks that HTML would not be able to achieve by itself. For example, when you see POP-UP adverts they are normally controlled/scripted in Javascript and some navigation on certain websites are Javascript controlled. If you would like to disable Javascript in Netscape Navigator (r) then follow the simple instructions below.

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First click on EDIT and then PREFERENCES, then select Advanced and then Scripts & Plugins as seen in fig 1.1 below.

disabling javascript in netscape navigator - learn how to disable javascript

disabling javascript in netscape navigator - learn how to disable javascript

We have pointed out the area of interest in fig 1.1 from here you can enable or disable javascript for navigator (internet browsing) and mail & newsgroups, it is advisable to always disable javascript in your mail client unless you have a specific need for it.

You can also see more options regarding what you can let javascript control, they are fairly self explanatory.

When you are done simplay click the OK button.