Runtime Errors

[Thraxen]

I've suddenly started receiving runtime errors when using Internet Explorer. I can't think of anything I've changed the past few weeks so I'm at a loss as to what has happened. So how can I clear up runtime errors?

[EDIT] I'm running WinXP Pro...completely up to date.

 

[geekender]

Symptom:
When opening a page within Internet Explorer a dialog box is displayed titled ?Error? displaying the message:

A Runtime Error has occurred.
Do you wish to Debug?

Line: NN
Error: Object expected

What the error means:
Internet Explorer is displaying this message because it has encountered this error when trying to run some JavaScript on the page.

Possible Causes and Remedies:
The problem may be related not with the site but with the contents of Internet Explorer?s cache.
Internet Explorer may be using some old files from its cache instead of retrieving newer versions from the site. Try deleting all of Internet Explorers temporary files (Tools > Internet Options ... > Delete Files ) and then refresh the page view. If the error persists then it is a fault with the page.

The page contains a genuine Javascript error.
If the page is yours (i.e. one that your are developing or one for which you are the webmaster responsible) then its up to you to debug the problem. Otherwise ignore the error (select ?No? to debug) and see if you can carry on.

This error can be disabled:

Within Internet Explorer select ?Tools?, ?Internet Options?.
Select the ?Advanced? tab.
Tick the option ?Disable script debugging? (under ?Browsing?).
For the setting change to take effect close down all Internet Explorer windows and restart.
Note: If you are a javascript developer (or webmaster) then it is probably wise to leave script debugging enabled.

 

[Thraxen]

Thanks.