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Discussions about the 'long running script' error in Internet Explorer, particularly IE 9, 11, and other versions on Windows 7 and 8.1. Users report that this script warning causes the browser to freeze or become unresponsive when navigating between sites or editing content. The error message offers an option to stop the script, but this may not always resolve the freezing. Troubleshooting steps and solutions are sought by affected users.
  1. Saltgrass

    Windows 8 This forum and IE 11 "Long Running Script"?

    A couple of times now, when I attempt to edit a response, IE 11 (clean 8.1 install) will freeze and give me a message the site is not responding because of a "Long running script". It does give me the option to stop the script, which may or may not have any effect. Anyone else seeing this, I...
    • Saltgrass
    • Thread
    • browser issues editing responses firefox forum issues freezing internet explorer long running script script error user experience windows 8.1
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
  2. lostsoul65

    Windows 7 not responding due to a long running script

    "not responding due to a long running script" This is the message I get just about everytime I go from one site to another site using IE9 on Windows 7 which makes my computer almost useless because it freezes all the time. It's not a virus. Can anyone help solve this problem?
    • lostsoul65
    • Thread
    • browser performance computer issues freezing internet explorer long running script not responding tech support windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support