IE8 Javascript not running

Reference:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/forum/ie8-windows_xp/unable-to-enable-javascript-in-ie8/0aba6b02-5783-49ca-a27b-6636e43ed1dc

Solution 1:

Start > Run...
In the Run box, type in (without quotes) "regsvr32 jscript.dll"

Solution 2:

IE / Tools / Internet Options / Security tab.
Internet zone / Custom Level / Security Settings / Enable for Active Scripting in the Scripting section.
Refresh page to run scripts.