You may have encountered “Java Script” at some point in your computer life, and chances are, there is some confusion surrounding the term.  We’re going to put the questions to rest and show you what Java Script is, what it is not, and what it may be doing to your computer.

1.    Java Script Is Not Java

Although released at a time that coincided with a marketing deal between Netscape (creator of JavaScript) and Sun Microsystems (creator of Java), the Java Script scripting language and the Java programming language contain only superficial similarities.

A scripting language is used to write the code that creates interactive features of web pages (drop-down menus, animated images, etc.), while a programming language is used to write the code behind computer programs.

2.    Java Script Errors Are Hard to Fix Unless You Own the Website

While it is possible to repair many errors you experience during the course of day-to-day computer operation, Java Script errors must be fixed by the website on which you encountered them.  A Java Script error is an error in the code written into that website, not an error on the part of your computer.

On your end, you can disable the automatic notification of Java Script errors in many browsers.  You can also try switching browsers since some programs may not find the same errors that others do.

3.    Java Script Errors Are Not Harmless

Just because the error is not your computer’s fault does not mean that experiencing a Java Script error has no consequences.  Encountering any error may log erroneous information in your Windows registry.

The registry contains information pertaining to user preferences, file details, and other information needed for many programs to run properly.  Install the best registry cleaner available and prevent future problems caused by Java Script errors. It will also clear up any existing issues you may be unaware of.

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