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How do I enable Javascript?

New Here ,
Jun 20, 2020 Jun 20, 2020

When starting Acrobat, I suddenly get a dialog box saying Javascript is inactivated. I have not changed any settings. Since this box is system global/modal, it blocks the underlying Acrobat window, so I can't access its settings.  Is there a simple solution (supposedly one can adjust the setting through the registry, but how do I do that without damaging anything).  And why did this box suddenly appear?  My Acrobat Reader doesn't display it.

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Community Expert ,
Jun 20, 2020 Jun 20, 2020

Having JavaScript disabled should not prevent you from using the application in general, nor should it cause such a message to appear when you open it. Can you post a screenshot of what you're seeing? Also, what exact version of Reader are you using, and what's your OS version?

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New Here ,
Jun 21, 2020 Jun 21, 2020

It isn't that exciting. See shot.  Nothing happens whatever email address I enter.  If I close the dialog box, Acrobat exits.

 

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Windows 10, v. 1809 (OS version 17763.1282.

Acrobat DC version 20.

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Community Expert ,
Jun 21, 2020 Jun 21, 2020

You need to activate JS in your browser.

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New Here ,
Jan 24, 2021 Jan 24, 2021

Javascript is enabled in my browsers.  Still the same problem.

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LEGEND ,
Jan 24, 2021 Jan 24, 2021
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Ok, the message is CERTAINLY not about Acrobat's JavaScript. This particular box is made using web browser technology, so it's a message about JavaScript not working with whatever browser technology is being used. I've seen a few cases of this. I see reports that it will use Microsoft's browser in all cases, and I observe you have at least 3 different browsers. Try following these instructions: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-enable-javascript-in-windows-88d27b37-6484-7fc0-17d...

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