JavaScript Error "javascript.JSException: Unknown name"
This article applies to:
- Platform(s):
All Platforms
- Browser(s):
All Browsers
- Java version(s):
1.4.2_xx
SYMPTOMS
The web page does not function as expected and displays a JavaScript programming language error:
JavaScript Error "javascript.JSException: Unknown name"
NOTE: JavaScript is a Netscape technology. For additional information about JavaScript, refer to the mozilla.org page titled, "What is JavaScript?"
CAUSE
Some possible causes are:
- The JavaScript technology option in the browser is not enabled.
- The browser does not support JavaScript technology.
- The web page has a JavaScript programming error.
SOLUTION
Follow these instructions to enable JavaScript technology in the web browser:
Internet Explorer
From the browser menu bar:
- Select Tools > Internet Options.
Dialog box: Internet Options
- Click the Security tab.
- Click Custom Level.
Dialog box: Security Settings
- Scroll down to find Scripting of Java applets.
- Click Enable.
- Click OK.
- Click OK.
Mozilla
From the browser menu bar:
- Select Edit > Preferences.
Dialog box: Preferences
- Click Advanced
icon.
- Select Scripts & Plugins.
- Select the Navigator check box under Enable JavaScript for.
- Click OK.
Netscape
From the browser menu bar:
- Select Edit > Preferences.
Dialog box: Preferences
- Click the Advanced
icon.
- Select Scripts & Plugins.
- Select Navigator check box under Enable JavaScript for.
- Click OK.
Mozilla Firefox
From the browser menu bar:
- Select Tools > Options.
- Click Web Features.
- Select the Enable JavaScript checkbox.
- Click OK.
Opera
From the browser menu bar:
- Select File > Quick preferences.
- Select the Enable JavaScript checkbox.
- Click OK.
If JavaScript technology is already enabled in the web browser, then the error message indicates that there is a programming error in the JavaScript code.
Contact the webmaster of that site to report the error including the:
- Error message
- Type and version of the browser used
- URL of the web page that displayed the error message
- Steps to reproduce the error
Related topic: What is JavaScript and how is it different from Java Technology?
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