Computer Freezing

7 years ago

I'm using internet explorer 7 and when I'm on facebook certain sites are freezing - the indication is for example is NJ.com - not responding - long running script.

Can you help me resolve this problem? Thanks in advance.

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Mike C

7 years ago

Unless they have fixed it (I quit trying) Google Chrome streaming video would always stutter for me. Quit using it and just use Firefox with the built-in ad-blocker enabled.

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zep516
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Long running script is usually browser related, does the problem occur in another browser ?

Some things to check

Update flash player.

Update Java if its installed.

Use CCleaner to delete all temporary files including cookies.

Resetting the browser might help. See link below to do that.

https://www.howtogeek.com/171924/how-to-reset-your-web-browser-to-its-default-settings/

How to troubleshoot script errors in Internet Explorer
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/308260/how-to-troubleshoot-script-errors-in-internet-explorer
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azinoh
7 years ago
I have several problems with this post. It begins with "Computer Freezing", but then it sounds like it is the web browser that is freezing. WHICH IS IT? THE FIRST ONE...THE SECOND ONE...OR BOTH??? Next...if you are really using Internet Explorer 7 then I must logically assume you are running either Windows XP or Windows Vista...but of course, you did not say. I am also considering the possibility that you typed Internet Explorer 7 when you really meant Windows 7...so please confirm which Windows and which Internet Explorer you are actually using.

Also...consider the fact that Internet Explorer 7 (if that really is what you are using) was released approx 9 years ago and was superseded by IE 8 approx one year later. It is AN OLD BROWSER NOW and it is not well equipped to handle the advances in web technology that have taken place over that time. The things zep suggested may help some, but if you are unable or unwilling to use a more modern browser then more problems like the ones you have are in your future.
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Internet Explorer has been a laggard in the browser world for a decade or more, not updated as much as others and offering more security problems. Why struggle with using what's really not the best choice to begin with?
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I agree with all 3 people that posted. If you are using Internet Explorer it has been Discontinued and is not really secure any longer (like it really ever was). I'd look into replacing Internet Explorer with Google Chrome, Firefox or another of many free Browsers out there these days!
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oceanbaby
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I tried the suggestions made by Zep and they worked. I'm 75 years old, was looking for a simple solution and surprised myself that I was able to get it to work! Thanks Zep. Internet Explorer is used only for Facebook - Google Chrome for everything else. Not sure I would be able to replace Internet Explorer on my own although it's probably an easy fix.

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