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    Internet Explorer 5.x & 6.0

    1. Click Tools, and then click Internet Options.
    2. Click the Security tab.
    3. Click the Internet zone.
    4. Select a security level other than High.
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    Internet Explorer 6
    1. Select the Internet Options... menu item in the Tools menu.
    2. Click on the Security tab at the top of the Internet Options window that pops up.
    3. From the list of zones at the top of the Security options select the internet icon.
    4. Select the button near the bottom that reads Custom Level.
    5. In the new window that pops up, scroll down to the item that reads Active Scripting.
    6. Select the option marked Enable.
    7. Click on the Ok button at the bottom of the Security Settings window.
    8. Click on the Ok button at the bottom of the Internet Options window.
     
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    Internet Explorer 5.x
    1. Select the Internet Options... menu item in the Tools menu.
    2. Click on the Security tab at the top of the Internet Options window that pops up.
    3. From the list of zones at the top of the Security options select the internet icon.
    4. Select the button near the bottom that reads custom.
    5. In the new window that pops up, scroll down to the item that reads Active Scripting.
    6. Select the option marked Enable.
    7. Click on the Ok button at the bottom of the Security Settings window.
    8. Click on the Ok button at the bottom of the Internet Options window.
     
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