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How to Fix the Stack Overflow Line 20 Error
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Updated onApril 11, 2024
updated onApril 11, 2024
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Some users have posted on numerous software forums about a Stack overflow line 20errorthat arises in theirweb browsers(especiallyInternet Explorer). Thaterrorcan occur when you try to log in to sites. Oneuser stated:
Message from webpage… Stack overflow at line __. You can click OK on it & it will keep popping up with a different line number.
The stack mentioned in the error message is a memory (RAM) section for software to store variables and program parameters. Stack errors (otherwise overflows) arise when programs exceed their call stack memory allocations.
Those stack overflows often arise fromJava, C++, and Perl runtime environments for browser applets.
How can I fix the Stack overflow line 20 error?
1. Disable ActiveX Scripting
2. Reset Internet Explorer
3. Run a malware scan
The Stack overflow line error can be due to spyware. To purge spyware, you need to run a malware scan. ESET HOME Security Essential includes proven antivirus, antispyware, firewall, anti-rootkit, and anti-spam features, so there’s no need to look around for a professional program to perform this scan.
You just need to download the software from the official website, and run a thorough scan and detect the cause ofstack overflow line 20error, if it’s malware related.
⇒Get ESET Essential Security
4. Update Java version
Make sure that you have the latestJava version. Click theVerify Java versionbutton on theJava websiteto check that. If you don’t have the latest version, click theAgree and Start Free Downloadbutton on theJava download page. Then open and go through theJavainstaller to install the latest version.
5. Disable script debugging
Those are some potential fixes for the Stack overflow lineerror. Remember, however, that stackerrorscan often be due to webpage coding, which browser users can’t fix.
Also, read more aboutoverflow errorsand prevent these from reappearing.
If you have any other questions or suggestions, feel free to leave them in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Internet Explorer Issues,Java
Matthew Adams
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He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
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