What is a script error message I get on my computer and how do I fix it?

Scripting can be from "applets" which are small applications that perform one specific task that runs within the scope of a larger program, often as a plug-in.

Java applets are commonly seen on websites where the browser performs an instruction set.

These can provide specific functionality, display or inter-action capabilities, but because of their powerful and far reaching nature, they are often used to leverage weaknesses in other realms of the browser and install malware; OR it could just be a poorly written script that can't be handled by the browser.

For that reason the best advice is to not develop a 'click through' mentality in order to get a website to function, but have safeguards in place that permit only script from sources you can trust.

That would mean:

A) not allowing "3rd party" assets into the browser (things not from the site you have in the address bar, but instead from remote servers...commonly advertising), and

B) inspecting each source of the script prior to launch of whatever action it does

To that end, these tweaks should be in place;

FIREFOX: Tools> Options> Privacy> top drop menu set to "Firefox will use custom settings..."> Check 'Accept Cookies from sites'

►Un-Check 'Accept 3rd Party cookies'.

("AdBlock Plus" with 'subscription' added helps defray rubbish.)

►► At minimum, get the #1 item for malware prevention: "NoScript", which constrains automagically fetching & deployment of potentially tainted assets.

Bookmark and refer to this page for how it works, and how to use it when sites don't function as you need: http://noscript.net/features#contentblocking

Get 'em here: https://addons.mozilla.org/collections/dunbar-papp...

Internet Explorer does not have this constraining ability, but Firefox with "NoScript" does give the granularity needed to inspect, allow or deny script, and even examine who sent the script.

Because of the perpetually broken nature of Java, global blanket allowance of Java is dangerous and should only be allowed if absolutely necessary.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applet

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_applet

Could be many things. The first thing that comes to my mind is a Trojan type malware trying to get you to execute code.

Do you have the "no script" add-on in your browser? What browser?

keeps asking if I want to debug