question about javascript

[Donald1]

the last couple of days when I try to play a video on youtube using internet explorer 7, I get a message on youtube saying that I have javascript turned off or that I do not have current version of macroflash. I do have the current version of macroflash, so does any one know how to turn on javascript in ie? Or is something else wrong? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[MistressValerie1]

It is likely a security feature in IE 7 that is blocking videos from playing.

If the instructions are the same as for IE 6, you can enable Javascript for youtube from Tools-> Internet Options-> Security-> Trusted Sites; add *.youtube.com as a "trusted site," uncheck the box that asks to require https: authentication, then click OK. This will remove security restrictions from the youtube.com domain but shouldn't expose you to other sites.

Personally, I use the Opera browser for streaming content, free from www.opera.com -- it's more secure than IE and more user-friendly than IE 7.