How to Enable Java Applets in Internet Explorer

Turn on the Java browser plug-in using Internet Explorer.

Java is an object-oriented programming language developed by Sun Microsystems. It allows developers to create applications capable of running on any operating system with the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) software installed. Though the JRE might be running properly elsewhere on your machine, you must have the Java plug-in enabled in Internet Explorer to view Java applets in the browser. Once you know where to look, selecting the appropriate setting is a quick task.

Instructions

1. Open an Internet Explorer browser window.

2. Click "Tools" in the top menu bar and select "Internet Options."

3. Select the "Advanced" tab.

4. Scroll down to the "Java (Sun)" heading. Check the box directly below labeled "Use JRE [version number] for <applet> (requires restart)."

5. Click "Apply" to enable the change.

6. Click "OK" to close the Internet Options dialog box.

7. Close all open Internet Explorer browser windows. You will be able to run Java applets in Internet Explorer the next time you run the program.

References

• University of Georgia, eLearning Commons: Enable Java in Internet Explorer
• Media College: Enable Java in IE7
• Media College: Enable Java in IE6