How do I Fix Java Software Problems?
Java is a computer platform developed by Sun Microsystems that allows you to play online games, chat with people over the Web, view high-resolution content and much more. Java's plug-in software is an integral part of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). JRE makes it possible for applets written in Java to run inside your Web browser. From time to time, you may find issues with your Java installation. You may get an pop-up error message or you may be unable to open a particular Web page. Either way, you can troubleshoot the problem.
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Instructions
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Launch Internet Explorer from the Start menu. Click "Tools" and select "Internet Options."
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Click the "Advanced" tab. Scroll down until you see the sub-heading "Java." Click to select the option "Use JRE (requires restart)." Click "Apply" and select "OK." Restart your computer. If the problem persists, go to the next step.
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Click the "Security" tab under "Internet Options" from Step 1. Click "Internet" under "Zone" and select "Custom Level." Locate the sub-heading "Scripting." Click to choose "Scripting of Java Applets." Click "Apply." If this doesn't solve the problem either, go to the next step.
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Reinstall Java from its official website. (See Resources.) Click the "Free Java Download" button. Follow the on-screen guided prompts to complete the installation. Restart your computer if prompted.
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