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Java 6 Update 10 is not working with Firefox 3.6 or above

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I have Sun Java JRE 6 update 10. I use Firefox 3.6. When I'm using this link to test if firefox is seeing java I got a black screen in the applet screen http://www.java.com/en/download/help/testvm.xml

You said that this JRE version is supported with Firefox 3.6 but it seems not working with me. Any help is appreciated.

Thank you

Amr Adawi EtQ

I have Sun Java JRE 6 update 10. I use Firefox 3.6. When I'm using this link to test if firefox is seeing java I got a black screen in the applet screen http://www.java.com/en/download/help/testvm.xml You said that this JRE version is supported with Firefox 3.6 but it seems not working with me. Any help is appreciated. Thank you Amr Adawi EtQ

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TonyE
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The minimum requirement is for Java 6 update 15, see Use the Java plugin to view interactive content on websites

cor-el
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According yo this that new plugin is included in Java 6 U10 and higher: http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp#jdk (you need JRE) [[NOTE]: The Firefox 3.6 browser requires Java SE 6 Update 10 or later. Otherwise, Java-based web applications will not work.

Of course it is never recommended to use outdated Java plugin because of security risks.

See also http://java.com/en/download/faq/firefox_newplugin.xml

AnonymousUser
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On ver 3.6.6 Java 6 won't run. Get a screen with large black box

cor-el
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Do you have the Next-Generation Java plugin selected? See http://java.com/en/download/help/new_plugin.xml

http://www.java.com/en/download/help/testvm.xml - How do I test whether Java is working on my computer? - 1.4.2_xx, 1.5.0, 6.0 http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp - Verify Java Version

You can also try a direct connection. See http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E17409_01/javase/6/docs/technotes/guides/deployment/deployment-guide/jcp.html

AnonymousUser
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I was having problems with Javascript when I visited a website. I downloaded and automatically installed the latest version for my operating system and everything works fine.