Switching between the Microsoft VM and the Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
This article applies to:
- Browser(s):
Internet Explorer 5.5, Internet Explorer 6.x
- JRE version(s):
6.0
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:
- Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
- Double-click Internet Options.
- Click the Advanced tab.
- Find the Java (Sun) item and check or uncheck the checkbox which says
'Use JRE 1.6.0 for applet (requires restart)' - Check or uncheck the box next to Microsoft VM.
- Click OK to save your changes.
- Restart the browser.
Instructions for switching between the Sun JVM and Microsoft VM using the Java Control Panel:
- Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
- Double-click the Java icon to open the Java Control Panel.
- In the Java Control Panel, click the Advanced tab.
- Under the Advanced tab you will see a + icon next to Default Java for browsers.
- Click the + icon, and check or uncheck the checkbox next to the Web browser you want enable or disable from using the Sun JVM.
- Click Apply to save your settings.
- Restart Internet Explorer.
|
|
Printable Version