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maiatcat
08-19-2008, 10:55 PM
My machine just recovered from a bad virus and, in the process, I find I can no longer access you tube. I use firefox and I would appreciated it if some one can tell me how to turn java back on. Maia
bnsf1959
08-19-2008, 11:05 PM
You might have to re-download the java plugins for Firefox or download it at;

http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp
maiatcat
08-19-2008, 11:22 PM
You might have to re-download the java plugins for Firefox or download it at;

http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp
According to the sun web site I have the appropriate java software on my computer; you tube is telling me I have java script turned off!!!!! How do i turn it on?
kevarc
08-19-2008, 11:24 PM
Lower right corner, look for an s and left click on it and see what is forbidden
maiatcat
08-19-2008, 11:30 PM
Lower right corner, look for an s and left click on it and see what is forbidden

Kevin, thank you... I just figured that out myself when I blundered on to it. Your help is appreciated!
bnsf1959
08-20-2008, 02:16 AM
Thanks Kevarc for the tip. It's been a while since I had to do it and almost forgot how to do it. CRS moments. :D
rdamurphy
08-20-2008, 02:46 AM
Might I also suggest:

http://free.avg.com/ww.download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition

Robert
kevarc
08-20-2008, 05:04 AM
The AVG toolbar is not compatible with FF 3.01. I never loaded with earlier version, I hate the clutter and if it working right in the first place, why do you need it?
rdamurphy
08-20-2008, 06:54 AM
What toolbar? I was suggesting the anti-virus. I don't use any toolbars, they're a waste of virtual space...

Robert
Hawk
08-20-2008, 07:52 AM
Maia - you might also be interested in a small free utility called Save2PC. With it you can download the YouTube video and watch it on your computer instead of allowing scripts to run. Although allowing scripts to run on YouTube generally isn't harmful it can be disastrous at other sites.
It also works for Google Videos and a few others.

http://www.save2pc.com/
stresstool
08-20-2008, 04:11 PM
You might be interested in this (http://noscript.net/) too. I've been using it for a number of years. It works great.
Phill70
08-21-2008, 09:15 AM
You might be interested in this (http://noscript.net/) too. I've been using it for a number of years. It works great.

Noscript is highly recommended, I have been using it for ages.
Hawk
08-21-2008, 09:46 AM
While 'NoScript' is great, and I've been using for a long time as well, it would require Save2PC to view YouTube videos, or allowing scripts to run at YouTube.

No big deal, just an expanded explanation. ;)
SD50
08-21-2008, 12:04 PM
I admit this is a geeky nit-pick, but Java and JavaScript are NOT the same thing.