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Since you have arrived on this page I will assume you are looking for a way to disable/enable  javascript on your chrome browser. If you want to do the same for Internet Explorer here my all time popular post for disabling javascript on Internet Explorer.

Chrome is a minimalist browser so neither it has all those crappy menus nor toolbars. So you need to know exactly where is what to manipulate its features.  Now you just need to follow these three steps to disable / enable JS on your Google Chrome. Use my simple screenshots as visual aids to achieve the aim.

Step 1: Locate the Settings Icon

Look at the top right corner of the browser next to the address bar. Refer to the image below. Click on that icon. Then Move down to the Options menu. See the highlight menu option.

step1 - spot the settings button

Step 2 : Go to Content Settings.

Its sometimes to hard to identify the buttons in the chrome UI. I tend to look at them as text boxes sometimes. Notice the button in Green area. Click that. You will see another window.

step2-open content settings

Step 3 : Finaly disable JS

Now we are on the final step.Move to the third option. Javascript. Enable or Disable as you may require it. Thats all no need to save the settings. They are auto saved.

step3 :disable javascript ; all set

Now you can test. If you want to test it now then – refresh it. Assuming you disabled javascript many of the Ad Banners and the dynamic elements on this page will disappear. So that means Mission Accomplished.

I was just checking out a news piece on the level of software piracy in India. But I was not surprised to know that software piracy in India is as high as 73% when compared to 23% in US. You would not be surprised either. [Source: Hindu Business line] The Indian subcontinent is the new piracy hub in Internet world. We read at colleges and technical institutes that run on pirated software. Even though a single user copy is bought it is used in over 50 PCs.

The most used piece of software in India is probably the windows. (all versions included) But only those people who get branded PCs or laptops have a genuine windows copy. Other who assemble their systems are on pirated ones mostly. Hardware dealers and computer sales people install windows on assembled PCs for 250 rs. Some of the 10 standard kids in the alley will call me crazy for quoting 250 INR, they would do it for 100. Or coax your techie friend and get it free with technical support from the ‘techie’ group.

With this situation in mind I was thinking if Google new chrome operating system came free with added speed, more Internet applications and less system crashes then will it kill Microsoft Windows in India? It is a tough thing to answer at this point of time.

Chrome Vs Windows

Here are some points to Chrome’s favor.

OS Cost : I have a feeling that software cost being the first priority in India rather than security, this could be a winner for Chrome.
Legal Pressure : Now Indian authorities are pressing it hard with NASCOM against software piracy. So if they are left with a choice of choosing between Microsoft of 1500 Rs and Google for free I guess many wood go for Google.
Brand Power : Google is a hugely popular brand in India as well so if brand loyalty is considered then they are almost even.
Performance : Now if we weigh performance then those who have used Google and its products have got hardly any thing to complain. On the other hand you will get more complaints than compliments for Windows and other MS products.

Points in Favor of Windows

User Friendliness : Windows has one big advantage in shape of User Friendliness. Not many people would prefer to learn a new OS. The same thing that happened to Linux. Operating system is more or less synonymous to Windows in India. It would take a while to wrench this reputation out of MS grasp.
Supporting Software: We have grown up on MS Office, Media Player etc. Will Chrome provide support for this or will it be the rise of Internet office applications?
Hardware and Driver Support : Manufacturers of hardware are today MS centric. Will this hamper Google’s Chances?
There are more questions. So it remains to be seen. Will Google Chrome Kill Microsoft Windows in India?