Sometimes you’re able to deal with this particular error for a bit, but most of the time it stops you dead in your web surfing tracks. Internet Explorer script errors tend to tell you things like “Done, but with errors on page.” Or “A Runtime Error has occurred. Do you wish to Debug?” When you get these particular errors, you’ll need to take a methodical process to get your computer back up and running correctly.

Disable Script Debugging

If your websites are working, but you’re getting the error messages anyhow, you can simply ignore the errors by disabling script debugging. This only works, though, if you’re dealing with a couple of sites that seem to cause problems. If most websites seem to have errors, don’t turn off debugging. To ignore the errors on just a few pages, turn off Script Debugging.

1. Click on the Tools menu and then select Internet Options.
2. Look on the Advanced Tab and select the checkbox labeled Disable script debugging.
3. Select OK.

You can also turn off the notifications about every error as well.

1. Click on Tools and then Internet Options.
2. Open the Advanced Tab and uncheck the box labeled Display a notification about every script error.
3. Click OK.

Check for Blocked Programs

If your Internet Explorer is blocking Active Scripting, ActiveX or Java, information isn’t being displayed properly on your screen. You’ll need to reset your internet security settings to be sure these aren’t being blocked.

1. Open Internet Explorer
2. Select the Tools menu and then click on Internet Options
3. In the Internet Options box, open the Security tab
4. Click on Default Level.
5. Select OK

If you select the High level of security, you’ll be automatically turning off ActiveX and Java programs. Now that you’ve reset the security levels, try opening the webpage that was giving you problems. If the problems are resolved, you’re set. If you’re still seeing error messages, continue to the next step.

Remove Temporary Internet Files

Your computer is storing copies of the websites you visit, and if you have too many pages saved, you can experience some problems with websites as you try to open them. To resolve the errors, you’ll need to clean your folder of temporary internet files.

1. Open Internet Explorer
2. Click on the Tools menu and select Internet Options and then General
3. In the Browsing History box, look for a Delete Files button under Temporary Internet Files. Select Yes when prompted to confirm the deletion.
4. Close and the OK to exit the menus.

Try opening the website on your new clean computer. If it opens correctly, your problem is resolved. If not, you’ll want to install additional software updates.

Install Service Pack of Software Upgrades

It’s possible you’re not entirely up to date with your software. If none of the simple fixes above have fixed the problem you’re experiencing with the script errors, visit the website dedicated to updating Internet Explorer 7 and follow the prompts and directions. http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com