Java scripts are one type of codes which are mainly used on web pages to increase the web’s usability, functionality and for better user experience. Java scripts are also can be used to tell a command to your browser. For example, using a specific java script, a web page can disable right click on that page to prevent many actions like coping their contents. So some times you may want to disable your browser’s java script. There are many advantages and disadvantages of disabling or enabling Java Script from being executed from web pages. Let’s see the easy tutorial on how to stop java script execution on popular web browsers Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Internet Explorer and Opera.

Java Script disabling tutorial

(Funny: How to make your web page images fly on your window with a simple Java Script)

How to Disable Java Script on Firefox :

(I have made the example with Firefox 4 beta 8. And all other Mozilla based browsers like CometBird, Flock, Sea monkey should be the same.)

Go to Firefox Settings (from top left corner ) > Options. At Contents tab, unmark Java Script then OK.

Disable Java Script on Firefox

Disable Java Script on Firefox

Just reverse this setting to enable java script on your browser.

How to Disable Java Script on Google Chrome :

(The way for Chrome and Iron should be the same. You may already know about Iron Browser which is a privacy conscious version of chrome. Because google chrome is spying on all of us!)

Click on settings icon at the top right corner then Options. Now Under the Hood > Content Settings. Then do as I did in the photo.

disable java script on chrome

Settings > Options

disable java script on chrome

Under the hood > content settings

Check Do not allow any site to run Java Script

Check Do not allow any site to run Java Script

Just reverse this setting to enable java script on your browser.

How to Disable JavaScript on Internet Explorer:

Click on Tools > Internet Options > Security Tab. Now click on Internet Icon then Custom Level. Now at security settings, do as I did in photo.

Disable Java Script on Internet Explorer

Disable Java Script on Internet Explorer

Just reverse this setting to enable java script on your browser.

How to Disable Java Script on Apple Safari :

(Important: How to disable autorun script execution from USB/Pen Drive to prevent virus spreading on your computer.)

Like chrome, click on settings icon at the top right corner then Preferences. Then Security tab > Uncheck “Enable Java Script“.

Disable java script on mac safari

Disable java script on mac safari

Disable Java Script on safari web browser

Disable Java Script on safari web browser

Just reverse this setting to enable java script on your browser.

(Important: How to disable cut, copy and paste on your windows computer from pendrive, USB even hard disc)

How to Disable Java Script on Opera :

On opera Tools/Options icon > Settings > preferences > Advanced Tab. Then uncheck “Enable Java Script“.

Disable Java script on Opera Browser

Disable Java script on Opera Browser

Just reverse this setting to enable java script on your browser. That’s it. IF you have any problem regarding to this issue feel free to leave comments.

Author: 

Jaber is a Programmer and Tech Enthusiast Geek from Dhaka, Bangladesh. He is the founder and Chief-Editor of TechGainer. While he is away from his keyboard, either he's fishing or messing with wildlife. In case, you can contact him at rijans[at]techgainer[dot]com.