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what settings to enable for A java plug-in to pick up entire file-path for upload

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Hi, I'm trying to file income tax returns from India. The tax authorities use a Java plug in for signing and uploading xml files. When I try to do this, I get the error message "Cannot read the file for signing <<file name>>".

Please help resolve.

Hi, I'm trying to file income tax returns from India. The tax authorities use a Java plug in for signing and uploading xml files. When I try to do this, I get the error message "Cannot read the file for signing <<file name>>". Please help resolve.

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Make sure your Java (Not JavaScript) is up to date Verify Java and Find Out-of-Date Versions {web link}

Version 8 Update 60 Release date August 18, 2015

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I already have the latest update, the version you have mentioned.

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Type about:addons<enter> in the address bar to open the Add-ons Manager. Hot key; <Control>(Mac:<Command>) <Shift> A)

On the left side of the page, select Plugins. Make sure the ones you want to use are set to Ask or Allow.


Go to the web page. Once the page is loading, mouse to the address bar and Left click the icon. A window for displaying site information should come up. Select More Information. Now select Permissions. In the menu, Make sure the ones you want to use are set to Ask or Allow.

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The same error comes when I try to upload the file "Cannot read the file for signing"

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I've called the big guys to help you. Good luck.

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Please update to the most recent version of Firefox:

It will take some research to accomplish what you are doing I have found the following: