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I can't get java 1.6 to install into firefox

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I have to utilize Java RE 1.6 for an IBM tivoli portal product and firefox 30. I can not get the java re 1.6 to load. PLEASE assist.

I have to utilize Java RE 1.6 for an IBM tivoli portal product and firefox 30. I can not get the java re 1.6 to load. PLEASE assist.

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Where did you get the upload from? Adobe.com? Describe what happens, any error messages.

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Good day, the Java is from Oracle and I receive 2 messages 1.) Java Deployment Toolkit (click-to-play) has been blocked for your protection. 2.)

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Note that you need the 32-bit Java version for (32-bit) Firefox.

The Java Deployment Toolkit is normally not needed to run Java applets. Only developers need the toolkit.

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As Tivoli may be an enterprise type product, this user might need the Java Deployment Toolkit to be able to use Tivoli. The Deployment Toolkit is a requirement for many Oracle enterprise products.

To the owner of this thread: Java RE 1.6 is Java 6 - looks like you have Java 7 installed, which may not work correctly for Tivoli. Are you aware that IBM has Tivoli brand support ?