How do I test whether Java is working on my computer?
This article applies to:
Platform(s):
Solaris SPARC
,
Solaris x86
,
Red Hat Linux
,
SUSE Linux
,
Windows 98
,
Windows ME
,
Windows 2000
,
Windows XP
,
Vista
,
Windows 2003
,
JDS
Browser(s):
Internet Explorer 5.5
,
Internet Explorer 6.x
,
Internet Explorer 7.x
,
Netscape 4.7x
,
Netscape 6.2x
,
Netscape 7
,
Mozilla 1.4+
,
Firefox
Java version(s):
1.4.2_xx
,
1.5.0
,
6.0
Test your JVM
This page tests to see if Java is working on your computer. This test applet, written with Java technology, displays information about your operating system, the JVM and the Java version.If you can see the dancing Duke logo image animated in the applet above, then Java is functioning correctly. If your applet is not displaying properly, please check these additional configurations.
If you are unable to perform any of the steps above due to an error, please reinstall Java.Download and installation instructions Sun provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Sun does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.
The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by companies independent of Sun. Sun makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
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