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by topcat8

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I keep getting a "run time error" when I open certain websites, I called my web designer and he said it is not the web site, that it might be something in WinXP Pro or Internet Explorer and that version is 6.0 w/sp2, how can I fix this?
Thanks,
Dave

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by ann777

"Run time errors" occur on any version of IE.

Usually the error happens because the site is looking for Java or Shockwave or any of the numerous plug-ins to be installed on your computer. Because your computer may not have what they are looking for, you'll get a "run time error" from that (those) sites. Often you can look around on the page for "requires Shockwave" and (hopefully) a link to download a run-time version (free) of it.

by ann777

If you wish to include some links in a comment to your original question (sites where you get the error), then we might be able to tell you which programs your client computer is missing in order to successfully run what the site needs.

by oz_media

As always, Anna is right on the money. You may want to also go into IE and click on TOOLS>INTERNET OPTIONS>ADVANCED and ensure that Java is enabled in Microsoft VM and if available JAVA (SUN).

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