This article explains how to disable JavaScript in Internet Explorer 11.

What to Know

  • Open browser > select Tools > in drop-down menu, select Internet options > Security.In the Security level for this zone section, choose Custom level > locate Scripting section.Locate Active scripting subhead > choose Disable-ON > OK.

How to Disable JavaScript in Internet Explorer 11

To disable JavaScript on your Windows computer:

Microsoft no longer supports Internet Explorer and recommends that you update to the newer Edge browser. Head to their site to download the newest version.

  • Open your Internet Explorer 11 browser.
  • Select Tools (gear icon), located in the upper right corner of the IE11 browser window. Alternatively, press Alt + X.
  • When the drop-down menu appears, select Internet options to display IE11’s internet options in a window overlaying your browser window.
  • Select Security to open the security options.
  • Select Custom level located in the Security level for this zone section to display the Internet Zone security settings. Scroll down until you locate the Scripting section.
  • To disable JavaScript and other active scripting components in Internet Explorer 11, locate the Active scripting subheading and select Disable-ON. If you would rather be prompted each time a website attempts to launch any scripting code, select the Prompt-OFF.
  • Select OK.
  • Select Yes when confirming if you want to change the settings for this zone.
  • Select OK to close.

Open your Internet Explorer 11 browser.

Select Tools (gear icon), located in the upper right corner of the IE11 browser window. Alternatively, press Alt + X.

When the drop-down menu appears, select Internet options to display IE11’s internet options in a window overlaying your browser window.

Select Security to open the security options.

Select Custom level located in the Security level for this zone section to display the Internet Zone security settings. Scroll down until you locate the Scripting section.

To disable JavaScript and other active scripting components in Internet Explorer 11, locate the Active scripting subheading and select Disable-ON. If you would rather be prompted each time a website attempts to launch any scripting code, select the Prompt-OFF.

Select OK.

Select Yes when confirming if you want to change the settings for this zone.

Select OK to close.

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