Browser Compatibility and Security Settings for AJAX-Enabled ASP.NET Sites

Introduction

ASP.NET AJAX is compatible with most modern browsers. It runs with the default security settings for these browsers.

Browser and Operating System Compatibility

Users can view your AJAX-enabled ASP.NET sites by using most modern browsers. The following lists show compatible browser versions and operating systems.

Supported Browsers

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later versions.

• Mozilla Firefox version 1.5 or later versions.

• Opera version 9.0 or later versions.

• Apple Safari version 2.0 or later versions.

Supported Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed.

• Microsoft Vista.

• Apple OSX (Intel architecture only).

Security and Privacy Settings

The following table lists required browser security and privacy settings for both user browsing and site development. In all cases, the recommended settings are the default settings for that browser.

Internet Explorer 6	Make sure that the Internet Zone in the Security Zones settings is set to Medium.
Internet Explorer 7	Make sure that the Internet Zone in the Security Zones settings is set to Medium-High.
FireFox 1.5 or later versions	In the Tools menu under Options, make sure that Enable JavaScript is selected.
Opera 9.0 or later versions	In the Tools menu under Quick preferences, make sure that Enable JavaScript is selected.
Safari 2.0 or later versions	Click Safari, Preferences, Security, and then Web Content and make sure that Enable JavaScript is selected.