How do i turn java script on on a windows 7 laptop

STEP 1: Check to see if Java is installed

1. Click the Start button, and choose Control Panel
2. In the window that opens look for an icon named Java.
- If you see the Java icon double-click it, go to the Update tab and click Update Now and follow the instructions.
- If you don't see the Java icon go to http://www.java.com and click Free Java Download and follow the instructions.

STEP 2: Enable Java in your browser

Internet Explorer
1. In Internet Explorer on the toolbar click Tools > Internet Options.
2. Click the Programs tab.
3. Click Manage add-ons.
4. Scroll down until you see add-ons named "Java". If they say they are disabled, click them and click the Enable button.
5. When you're done click Close, OK then close Internet Explorer.

Firefox
1. Open Firefox and go to Tools > Options.
2. Click the Content tab.
3. Ensure there are checkmarks next to Enable Javascript and Enable Java.
4. Click OK, then close Firefox.

STEP 3 (Optional)

If Java still isn't working:

1. Click the Start button, and choose Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Java icon.
3. Click the Advanced tab.
4. Click [+] next to Default Java for browsers.
5. Ensure your browser has a checkmark next to it.
6. Click OK.

The settings for turning javascript on is not a feature of the OS. It is a feature of the browser.
usually under Tools>Options>Content or Security. There could be another path to the preferences, but just check under the content or the security tabs. Enable it there and it should do.