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How do I enable Java in my web browser?

This article applies to:
  • Platform(s): All Platforms
  • Browser(s): All Browsers
  • Java version(s): All JRE Versions
SYMPTOMS

Applets do not run.
CAUSE

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

Please follow these instructions to enable Java 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 Java 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.
Netscape 4.x
  1. From the menu bar, choose Edit --> Preferences
  2. Select the Advanced category
  3. Select "Certificates"
  4. Check the box labeled "Enable Java"
  5. Check the box labeled "Enable Java Plug-in"
  6. 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 Web Features > 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 Java, but an embedded version already inside the Opera Web browser.
  2. Opera for other platforms may supports Java . 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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