Hello rap694, indeed Java 7 update 11 is Vulnerable, so in firefox is blocked for your protection, see : [https://addons.mozilla.org/eN-US/firefox/blocked/p182 Java Plugin 7 update 11 and lower (click-to-play), Windows has been blocked for your protection] see for the vulnerability : http://www.pcworld.com/article/2025424/new-java-exploit-sells-for-5000-on-black-web-possible-threat-to-millions-of-pcs.html 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 : [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/forums/contributors/708898?last=50261 SUMO community discussions - Another Java vulnerability...] see if is helpful : [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-use-java-if-its-been-blocked#os=win7&browser=fx18 How to use Java if it's been blocked] see also : [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Java#Add_back_missing_registry_key Java - Add back missing registry key] thank you

Older Versions of Java are just as vulnerable, so please update to 7 update 11 and only use it if absolutely necessary.

one of the links had the answer.... just by clicking on always activate all plugins I was able to access the site with no issues...thanks

you are welcome