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How do I switch between the Microsoft VM and Java?


This article applies to:
  • Browser(s):
    Internet Explorer 5.5, Internet Explorer 6.x, Netscape 6.2x, Netscape 7, Mozilla 1.4+
  • JRE version(s):
    1.5.0



You can switch between the Sun Java Virtual Machine and the Microsoft VM. The Sun JVM can be enabled and disabled without having to uninstall it. Switching back and forth between these Virtual Machines can be done through the Advanced tab in your Windows Internet Options Control Panel, OR by using the Java Control Panel.
Hint: It is good to check both places.


Instructions for switching between the Sun JVM and Microsoft VM using Internet Options:
  1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Internet Options.
  3. Click the Advanced tab.
  4. Find the Java (Sun) item and check or uncheck the checkbox which says
    "Use Java 2 v 1.5.0 for applet (requires restart)"
  5. Check or uncheck the box next to Microsoft VM.
  6. Click OK to save your changes.
  7. Restart the browser.


Instructions for switching between the Sun JVM and Microsoft VM using the Java Control Panel:
  1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
  2. Double-click the Java icon to open the Java Control Panel.
  3. In the Java Control Panel, click the Browser tab.
  4. Under the Browser tab you will see checkboxes next to installed Web browsers.
  5. Check or uncheck the checkbox next to the Web browser you want enable or disable from using the Sun JVM.
  6. Click Apply to save your settings.
  7. Restart Internet Explorer.



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