Java on my mac is not working - I deleted java 7 as one user suggested but can't find a java 6 to install as it's not available for mac on java website. HELP!
I use several games that work with java and just recently, none of them work. When I try to search for java in the plug-in section of add-ons, it doesn't show up. When I try installing the update on the java page (numerous times), it still doesn't show up even after restarting firefox / rebooting computer. I tried uninstalling the Java 7 as recommended in one article but because I have a mac, a java 6 download isn't available from the java website. Please help me.
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You are thinking of Javascript which is separate from actual Java on your Mac.
JavaScript settings and preferences for interactive web pages
Hello mandolin_summer, Java 7 update 11 is vulnerable, so in firefox is blocked for your protection, see : Java Plugin 7 update 11 and lower (click-to-play), Windows has been blocked for your protection
see reviews for the vulnerability :
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Jan/142
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2025178/oracle-releases-java-fix-but-security-concerns-remain.html
http://news.yahoo.com/oracle-updates-java-security-experts-bugs-remain-041707439--sector.html
if you like read all the discussion : SUMO community discussions - Another Java vulnerability...
see also : How to use Java if it's been blocked
now, the supported 6.38 version is in the next link but it is not for your 10.8 mac : http://java.com/en/download/manual_v6.jsp
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/index-137561.html
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/system-configurations-135212.html
definitely see also : http://kb.mozillazine.org/Java#Java_downloads
thank you
I already enabled javascript and the pages still tell me I don't have the right plug-in and tell me to download Java.
This doesn't help - I need a link for my mac!!
I have a similar problem with Java. I regularly use a site that uses a Java applet. I tested my Java and it said it's working, but when I load the site, it says it's not working. Usually, a dialog comes up that asks me to allow the applet to run, but I don't even get that. I cannot figure out how to enable it for this site.
It works fine in Chrome. I prefer Firefox, but may have to switch.
Hi johnb812
Can you post a link to that page if doesn't require authentication (log in) to access it?
Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance).
- Do NOT click the Reset button on the Safe mode start window or otherwise make changes.
- https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Safe+Mode
- https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes
To avoid confusion: