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How do I make Firefox recognize Java plug-in I downloaded?

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StephenAndrews
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I downloaded the most recent Java - Version 8-40 on my iMac running Yosemite. When I try to verify it using Firefox, the Java web site responds that it can't verify. When I do the same with Safari, it verifies. Java does not show up in my Firefox add-ons. I've tried everything I've found online.

I downloaded the most recent Java - Version 8-40 on my iMac running Yosemite. When I try to verify it using Firefox, the Java web site responds that it can't verify. When I do the same with Safari, it verifies. Java does not show up in my Firefox add-ons. I've tried everything I've found online.

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guigs
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What version of java?