Script Errors Explained: What Are They & How to Fix Them

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Updated onSeptember 12, 2024

updated onSeptember 12, 2024

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Script errors are a common problem inweb development, especially when working with JavaScript. Such errors are usually thrown by JavaScript code, but other scripting languages can also cause them.

Usually, when a script error occurs, the program in question cannot execute a script. Error messages are an inevitable part of using a computer, but you can avoid some of them with the right information, as you shall see in this article.

What is the reason for a script error?

This can be caused by either a syntax error or a runtime error. A syntax error occurs because you’ve written something incorrectly in the code, while a runtime error occurs because of an error with your code that has been compiled into machine code.

Some common causes of script errors include:

How do you fix a script error?

Although the script errors vary, some basic workarounds that may apply to most of them include:

1. Clear browser cache/cookies

The above method shows how to clear temporary files when you get the script error in Chrome. Steps may vary slightly depending on the browser, but this gives you a general idea of what to expect.

2. Disable firewall/antivirus temporarily

Since Windows Firewall is built-in, these are the steps to disable it. If you have other security software installed, you also need to disable them and try running your script again.

3. Turn off Script debugging

Some browsers also have built-in settings where you can disable the script debugging feature, so ensure you check the documentation to confirm.

4. Repair/reset apps

To avoid future problems, we recommend that you stick tobrowsers for developers. These browsers have extensive tools that support coding and are less likely to encounter common generic script errors.

You may also encounter ascript error in Outlook, but we have already addressed this issue in our detailed guide. We also coveredFFXIV script errorrecently, so don’t miss it.

We’d love to hear about any script errors you have experienced and your most effective way to get rid of them. Share with us in the comment section below.

Script Errors Explained: What Are They & How to Fix Them#

What is the reason for a script error?#

How do you fix a script error?#

1. Clear browser cache/cookies#

2. Disable firewall/antivirus temporarily#

3. Turn off Script debugging#

4. Repair/reset apps#