Getting Internet Explorer errors is so common many do not bother to find out what they’re about. Yet, having too many Internet Explorer errors pop on your screen can be indicative of your PC’s health.

Internet Explorer Errors and Their Causes

Do you ever wonder what those Internet Explorer errors you get from time to time means? Following are a brief explanation of some of the most common Internet Explorer errors.

• 52 Runtime Errors. This type of error often involves a JavaScript that cannot find the file it’s looking for. The file can be a web-page or course component. Runtime errors are usually a connection problem. You can try clearing your ‘temporary internet files’ folder to solve the error. Otherwise, try getting in touch with the site administrator since there could be a problem in the site’s server.
• Bad File Request. Internet Explorer errors of this type pertain to an incorrect URL syntax. URLs can be case sensitive and/or there may be incorrect punctuations in the syntax.
• File Not Found. This notice comes out when your server cannot find the file or page you requested. Hitting the refresh button can make this error go away although the page you’re looking for may really no longer be available.
• Script Error. When your server is surfing the net and bumps into VBscript or JavaScript, the Internet Explorer errors you’re most likely to encounter are script errors. This could be another problem with connectivity of the webpage or due to browser incompatibility.
• Errors on Page. This is a generic statement that means there is an item or items in the webpage that your browser is unable to read or is/are missing. Such Internet Explorer errors can be temporary and can be solved by simply refreshing the page, or they can be more complex and long term in nature. Oftentimes though, errors on page occur when your browser hasn’t been given enough time to download the page you requested.
• Request Time Out. Internet Explorer errors such as this one happens when you hit the stop button while the page is loading, click on a link before loading the whole page or closing your browser before you finish downloading the whole web page.
• Service Unavailable. This error appears when either the remote server is busy, or the website you’re looking for has moved, or you’ve suddenly lost you internet connection.
• Forbidden/Access Denied. These Internet Explorer errors flash when you’re trying to access a site that requires special permission. You may need a username and/or password for such sites or you cannot be registered correctly with the site.

Keeping Internet Explorer Errors at Bay

Most Internet Explorer errors can easily be solved by hitting the refresh button (F5) or by opening a new browser window. Internet Explorer errors can stem either from connection problems within the site you’re trying to access or from your own internet connections.

One way to minimize such errors is by keeping your computer from slowing down. Regularly cleaning your registry and performing diagnostics on your PC is a good routine that will keep your PC in top shape.  If your PC is working in its most optimal condition, there is a great chance that your PC is not the one to be blamed whenever you get those annoying Internet Explorer errors.