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FIX: Not responding due to a long-running script error
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Sometimes, while scrolling a web page in Internet Explorer you may encounter the not responding due to a long-running scripterror. This is a commonerrorand can occur due to generic glitch or if the script debugging is enabled.
Several users have reported similar errors in theMicrosoft communityforum:
I keep getting the following message at the bottom of my internet screen ” xxxx.com is not responding due to a long-running script”.
If you are also troubled by thiserror, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve the not responding due to a long-running scripterrorin Windows.
How can I fix the not responding due to a long-running script error?
1. Run Windows Internet troubleshooter
2. Disable the antivirus
Several users have reported that disabling the antivirus has helped them resolve the issue. At times, the antivirus may block the connection or certain scripts from loading resulting in anerror.
If the issue persists, you may have to uninstall the antivirus to see if that resolves theerror. However, before uninstalling the antivirus, try disabling script debugging option in Internet Explorer.
3. Disable Script Debugging
The most common cause of not responding due to a long-running script error is if the script debugging option is disabled. And to prevent the browser from displaying error notifications, disable the display a notification about every script error option.
If the issue persists, you may have to uninstall and reinstall the antivirus to see if that helps you resolve theerror. Make sure you reinstall thesoftwareand enable real-time protection to keep your computer safe.
Check issues with the web page
The not responding due to a long-running script error can occur due to multiple reasons including issues with the web browser as well the web page.
Follow all the steps in this article one by one to fix the problem. Do let us know which method helped you resolve the problem in the comments.
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Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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