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How do I enable JavaScript?

JavaScript is software that helps BBC iPlayer work with your computer and other devices such as games consoles Windows XP & Vista.

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Internet Explorer

  1. Go to Tools then Internet Options
  2. Click on the Security tab
  3. Click on Custom Level
  4. Scroll down until you see a section labelled Scripting
  5. Under Active Scripting, select Enable and click OK

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Mozilla Firefox

  1. Go to Tools then Options
  2. Click on the Content tab
  3. Make sure there is a tick in the box next to Enable JavaScript
  4. Click OK

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Apple Macintosh

 

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Safari

  1. Go to Safari
  2. Click on Preferences
  3. Click on the Security tab
  4. Make sure there is a tick in the box next to Enable JavaScript
  5. Close Preferences

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Mozilla Firefox

  1. Go to Firefox
  2. Click on Preferences
  3. Click on the Content tab
  4. Make sure there is a tick in the box next to Enable JavaScript
  5. Close Preferences

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PlayStation 3

If you get told to enable JavaScript, please ensure that you have the latest PS3 updates applied.

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