| JavaScript (not Java, its a different beast) is swictched on/off via Internet options/Security/Custom level/scroll down to Scripting/Active Scripting - enable.
On the other hand do you use The Proxomitron to increase you browser security, suppress ads, prevent pop-ups, disable animated gifs etc? If so then bypass it before accessing the CP - it does not like the look of some of the code there so prevent left menu display. Some other filters may do the same thing. |