Using the Java plugin with Firefox
Many web pages use Java applets for interactive content such as online games. Java is a programming language that can run on Windows, Mac, Linux, and other computer systems.
- Java is not the same thing as JavaScript (see this article for information about JavaScript).
Before Firefox can run Java applets you must have the Java plugin properly installed and enabled. Starting in Firefox 3.6, Firefox also requires the new Java plugin included in Java 6 Update 10 or above.
This article will help you install or update Java and get it working in Firefox.
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Testing Java
A number of online tools will tell you if Java is installed and enabled in Firefox.
- You can visit the Java test page at java.com .
- You can visit the Java Information page at BrowserSpy.dk .
- Java Tester includes links to verify your Java version and whether Java is enabled.
Enabling Java
If Java is not working, make sure that the Java plugin is enabled in the Add-ons window :
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At the top of the Firefox window, click on the . The Add-ons window will open menu, and select . menu, and select menu, and select
- In the Add-ons window , select the panel.
- Click on the Java plugin to select it.
- Click on the button (if the button says , Java is already enabled).
Other software that may block Java
Even if Java is installed and enabled in Firefox, it may be blocked by other software or Firefox add-ons, such as the following:
- The NoScript extension for Firefox will block Java. For more information, see the NoScript FAQ
Installing or updating Java
See Java Plugin Install for Linux at oracle.com for help installing or updating Java on your Linux system.
Troubleshooting
For more information on specific issues with Java, see Java-related issues .
Additional resources
- The Java FAQs page at Java.com answers some frequently asked questions.
- PluginDoc includes Java downloads and installation instructions for other operating systems.
Based on information from Java (mozillaZine KB)
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