plug-ins
Summary:
Some web sites request that the "Java" runtime environment
is installed & loaded on your computer to be able to interact with
their site. Information on where to download the required software and
how to activate the programs in Internet Explorer. The program itself is free from Sun Microsystems, see below. Their computers are the foundation of the Internet. Recently acquired by Oracle, they created a large, formidable hardware and software company.
Purpose:
To help you verify that your computer will allow java-based
programs to operate on your computer. To provide examples of the types
of web sites that use java to interact with your computer, mobile device
or internet-enabled cell phone. How to install Java 7 and remove older versions.
What is Java?
Advice:
Some Internet browser features will not work on web sites that use the Java or
the JavaScript programming language to interact with your computer- unless
you
install add-on
software to enhance the browser.
Most sites will prompt you to download & install a fairly large run time
program- 10 MB+. It will allow you to watch and interact with certain videos, games
and sound files. If you already have the Java software installed, a small coffee
cup icon (see sidebar) will appear in the bottom right of your screen indicating
it is loaded and the proper browser add-ons are enabled.
We are not pleased with Java code that will allow scripts or applications to
run outside your browser, unless required by your system administrator.
For Internet Explorer:
If you want to verify that your Internet Explorer browser will work with Java,
follow these steps:
1.-
Start up your browser. In the Tools menus, Select - Manage Add-ons.
2.- You want to highlight "Add-ons currently loaded in Internet Explorer."
Under the Enabled portion, you should see entries in reference to Sun Microsystems,
such as Sun Java Console & SSVHElper Class".
PS- You may find a few add-ons you don't want enabled. This would be a good
time to disable them, such as ActiveX, Browser Extensions & Toolbars you are
not
using
and
some
tracking
programs- AOL,
Poker, etc.
To allow Java to operate using ActiveX controls in Internet Explorer use the following steps:
1.- Start up your
browser. In the Tools menu, select Internet Options.
2.- In the Security tab, click on the Custom Level button.
3.- In the
Security Settings window, ensure that various ActiveX Controls are enabled.
(There are several- don't afraid to ask to be prompted, since some sites
do not ask permission in a straight forward fashion.)
4.- Click OK.
5. In the Security
tab window, click OK again.
We suggest you do not install another "Tool Bar" as shown - hidden in the install instructions by un ticking the box. We find just another sneaky way of tracking and dominating your Internet use.
We suggest removing the older versions of Java for security reasons. You can do this using the Start button (Windows 7) . Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features>To uninstall scroll down to Java and double click then follow the instructions.
You can also access your Java Control Program under Start. Control Panel> Programs > Java Control Panel to see what settings you are using. Network users should check with their administrator before making any changes here.
How do I remove older versions of Java? You do it in the same way as you would remove any other software from your Windows computer. Most computers will tell you there are several versions that can be uninstalled.
Windows 7 and Vista - Uninstall Programs. Click Start> Select Control Panel > Select Programs and Features>
Then in the "Uninstall or change a program". Select the program you want to uninstall by clicking on it, and then click the Uninstall button. There is a few Java version 6's you can uninstall, each separately.
It will ask you to confirm your request by clicking "Allow". Also, You may need administrator privileges to remove programs.
You may be asked to shut down other programs you are using to save your work and your browser may need to be re-set by shutting it down
Windows XP - Uninstall Programs Click Start Select Control Panel Click the Add/Remove Programs control panel icon The Add/Remove control panel displays a list of software on your system, including any Java software products that are on your computer. Select any that you want to uninstall by clicking on it, and then click the Remove button.
You can click on JavaScript runtime to get the software for free. We suggest you only download directly from the author, Sun Microsystems at www.java.com.
