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Switching between Microsoft VM and Sun Java
This article applies to:
- Platform(s):
Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 2003
- Browser(s):
Internet Explorer
- Java version(s):
6.0
You can switch between Java Virtual Machine and the Microsoft VM. 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 Java Control Panel.
Hint: It is a good idea to check-mark both places.
Instructions for switching between JVM and Microsoft VM using Internet Options:
- Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
- Double-click Internet Options.
- Click the Advanced tab.
- Find Java (Sun) item and check or uncheck the checkbox which says
'Use Java 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 Java VM and Microsoft VM using Java Control Panel:
For Java 6.0
- Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
- Double-click Java icon to open Java Control Panel.
- In Java Control Panel, click 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 JVM.
- Click Apply to save your settings.
- Restart Internet Explorer.
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