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Window pops up, (Javascript Application) EXC in ev handl: TypeError: this.oRoot.enable is not a function

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When connecting to Firefox a window pops up containing the following message:

(Javascript Application) Exc in ev handl: TypeError: this.oRoot.enable is not a function

When clicking OK or closing the window allows connection to Firefox Start Page.

This window does not appear when connecting to Internet Explorer

When connecting to Firefox a window pops up containing the following message: (Javascript Application) Exc in ev handl: TypeError: this.oRoot.enable is not a function When clicking OK or closing the window allows connection to Firefox Start Page. This window does not appear when connecting to Internet Explorer

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This issue can be caused by the McAfee Site Advisor extension

Start Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the extensions is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).

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Comcast Constant Guard users have reported getting that error message, too.

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Disable "McAfee Site Advisor" extension which was just updated to 3.4.0, which probably took it out of the addons block list.

  • "Ctrl+Shift+A" > find McAfee Site Advisor and use "Disable", and then restart Firefox.
  • Do a Google Search no problem
  • It seems that if you re-enable Site Advisor again, and restart Firefox you are okay. At least you know where to look if you get the error again or Google searches slow down.

Modified by David McRitchie

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Disabling the "McAfee Site Advisor" extension worked for me. Thanks!

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umm someone answer this pleasee. how do you Disable the "McAfee Site Advisor"?!?!?!?!?!? please answer fasttt