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How do I enable Java in my web browser?


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

Applets do not run.


CAUSE

Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is not enabled in the web browser. If the JRE is already installed but applets do not work, you may need to enable the JRE through your web browser.


SOLUTION

Please follow these instructions to enable the Sun JRE though your Web browser:

Internet Explorer 4.x and Up
  1. Click "Tools" --> "Internet Options"
  2. Select the Advanced Tab, and scroll down to "Java (Sun)"
  3. Check the box next to the "Use Java 2" version
  4. Next, select the Security Tab, and select the "Custom Level" button
  5. Scroll down to "Scripting of Java applets"
  6. Make sure the "Enable" radio button is checked.
  7. Click OK to save your preference.


Mozilla 1.x
  1. From the menu bar, choose Edit --> Preferences
  2. Select the Advanced category
  3. Check the box labeled "Enable Java"
  4. Click OK to save your preference.


Netscape 7.x
  1. From the menu bar, choose Edit --> Preferences
  2. Select the Advanced category
  3. Check the box labeled "Enable Java"
  4. Click OK to save your preference.


Other Web Browsers

Firefox 0.8 and Up
  1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser or restart it if it is already running.
  2. Select Tools > Options.
  3. Dialog box: Options
  4. Click Content > Select Enable Java


AOL 3.x and Up
 Please refer to our Help page on AOL Issues with Java software.

Opera 4.x and Up
  1. Opera for Windows does not use the Sun JRE, but an embedded version already inside the Opera Web browser.
  2. Opera for other platforms may support Java software through the use of the Sun JRE. Please consult your Opera platform documentation.
  3. For further information, please review the following Opera Support article:
      Support for Java software in Opera



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