JavaScript (not the same as Java) has been a part of web pages since 1996.
It is required for even the most basic active content. If you are seeing this
message, you have JavaScript disabled, or you are using a very old browser.
Internet Explorer 4, Netscape 2, or a later browser is required.
One of the following might restore JavaScript in Internet Explorer.
select->Tools->Internet Options.
Security Tab->click Default Level for all 4 items.
Make sure the sites you visit are not in Restricted Sites.
Programs Tab->Click Reset Web Settings.
Advanced Tab->Click Restore Defaults.