Enable scripts and reload this page when you try to open a SharePoint Server 2013 site

Original KB number:   2752584

Symptoms

When you try to open a Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 site, you receive the following error message:

You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Please enable scripts and reload this page.

Cause

This problem occurs because the JavaScript feature is disabled in Windows Internet Explorer.

Resolution

To resolve this problem, enable the JavaScript feature in Internet Explorer. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open Internet Explorer, go to the SharePoint Server 2013 site, press Alt to reveal the Menu bar, select Tools, and then select Internet Options.
  2. On the Security tab, select Custom level.
  3. Scroll down to the Active scripting section, and then select Enable.