"A Runtime Error has occured"
Unfortunately, we have been
encountering this error on our Digital Album pages, some pages don't even have a
JavaScript running on the page. We are currently working to resolve these
issues but would recommend the IE changes listed at the bottom of this page as a
work-around, unless you are a JavaScript programmer.
Symptom:
When opening a web pages within
Internet Explorer (IE) 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:
IE is displaying this message
because it has encountered this error when trying to run a JavaScript on the
web page.
Possible Causes and Remedies:
IE 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.
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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.
Our Recommendation:
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Within IE select ‘Tools’,
‘Internet Options’.
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Select the ‘Advanced’
tab.
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Click to place a checkmark for
the option ‘Disable script debugging’ (under ‘Browsing’)
(6th check box)
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Make sure that the check box for
the option "Display a notification about every script error" is unchecked
(7th check box)
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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.
Page last updated on: 08/30/03
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