Enable or disable Javascript in Internet Explorer 11 using these easy steps.
- Select the Gear in the upper-right corner of the screen or the “Tools” menu if you have the menu bar enabled, then select “Internet Options“.
- Select the “Security” tab.
- Select the zone you wish to modify. In most cases, it will be “Internet“.
- Select the “Custom level…” button.
- Scroll down to the “Scripting” area and select the radio button to “Enable” or “Disable” it “Active scripting“. You may also opt for IE11 to “Prompt” you to allow scripts to run.
- Select “OK“, then “OK” again.
JavaScript should now be enabled or disabled in Internet Explorer 11.
FAQ
Why is the “Custom Level…” button grayed out for me?
You may not have permission to modify settings in IE. Try closing IE, then re-open it by right-clicking the icon, then choosing “Run as Administrator”. If that doesn’t work, you may need to login as an admin to the system. If you are working in a corporate or school environment, you may need to contact your IT department.
keneilwe says
i have been trying to turn on my java script so that i can log in to my emails its been weeks now, i tried the instructions
but keeps on giving me an error
William says
I had enabled the active scripting on my IE 11, but system still throw me with error message:
“Access denied! Active Scripting permission needed in Internet Explorer (Tools/ Internet Options/ Security tab/ Customer Level button/ Scripting/ Active Scripting)”.
Laurie says
Lifesaver – my IE 11 (fresh reinstall to try and fix the following issue-) would refuse to interact with Flash even though it was installed correctly for IE (showed in addons and was “enabled”)
Once Javascript was enabled Flash was too.
A big thank you.
bob says
I have done this several times and the website I’m trying to use still says that java script is disabled.
Gary Storm says
Thanks Mate!
satheesh says
thanks. useful info.
Constance says
Thank you instructions were very clear and esay to follow
MyNamw says
Thanks, Internet explorer always is difficult….
Chuck Banta says
Just what I needed—thanks
roy kenney says
Thank you for the instructions.
Senthil says
Thank you and helpfull