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Java Plug-in for JRE7u21?

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I go to a website that requires a Java plug-in. I downloaded the latest update (21) for Java 7 from Oracle but when I go to Add-Ons>Plugins in Firefox 20 the Java plug-in doesn't appear and when I do a search at the Get Add-ons nothing that mentions the Java Plug-in shows up. Where can I get the plug-in required to use with JRE7u21?

Mac OS 10.7.5, Firefox 20.0, Java Runtime Environment 7 update 21

I go to a website that requires a Java plug-in. I downloaded the latest update (21) for Java 7 from Oracle but when I go to Add-Ons>Plugins in Firefox 20 the Java plug-in doesn't appear and when I do a search at the Get Add-ons nothing that mentions the Java Plug-in shows up. Where can I get the plug-in required to use with JRE7u21? Mac OS 10.7.5, Firefox 20.0, Java Runtime Environment 7 update 21

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You can find the latest Java version on the Oracle website.

See Java Platform > Java SE 7U21 and 6U45 (JRE Download)

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Please read my question where I said I had already done that. After installing the 7U21 version, my Java plug-in was gone from my computer.

For your info there are 3 Java packages available at the Java SE page: JDK; SERVER JRE; JRE I downloaded the last as 1) I'm not a developer, and 2) I don't run a server

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Hello romad, try to Re-initializing the plugins database and check it again.


thank you

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Nope, that didn't work either.

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check it if works : http://www.java.com/en/download/testjava.jsp

http://browserspy.dk/java.php

can you see it in about:plugins (type in location bar) ?


thanks

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No, it is NOT in about:plugins.

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See also:

You only see plugins on the about:plugins page if they show as installed and enabled on the "Tools > Add-ons > Plugins" page.

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cor-el posted: You only see plugins on the about:plugins page if they show as installed and enabled on the "Tools > Add-ons > Plugins" page.

That is the problem. Previously I had Java SE JRE 7 update 17 installed on my iMac. I was told to install Update 21 so I did. Update 21 REMOVED the "Java Plugin for JRE7u17", but did NOT install it's replacement. All I need to know is WHERE I can get the plugin "Java Plugin for JREu21" that AFAIK SHOULD have been installed by the Java SE 7 update #21?

I've read all the links multiple times but NONE of them either help or answer the above question.

One thing I've learned is that IF I get Java working again, I will NOT be installing any more Java Updates from Apple or Oracle, nor will I be installing any more Security Updates from Apple as they all seem to disable Java since January 2013.

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I try going to this site mentioned http://browserspy.dk/java.php and apparently my java plugin got loaded and I can see the plugin now.

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Hi,

is your problem solved ?

You could try to remove JRE7u21 applying this procedure : http://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/webnotes/install/mac/mac-jre.html#uninstall

then reinstall JRE7u21 or JRE7u17 (if you have .dmg file)

or switch on old version with http://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/webnotes/install/mac/mac-install-faq.html#revert2012-006

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tanwk3, Tried your suggestion, was told I needed a plug-in, clicked on the "Install Plug-in" link, and was told "No suitable plug-in found"! I guess there is no longer a plug-in for Firefox 20.0

romad moo ko soppali ci

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No, LucN31, nothing seems to work so I'm giving up on Java.

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Hi, In system preference tool, you may find Java control panel.

In security tab, you can enable java plugin browser execution.

It seems that it is disabled during java upgrade.

I don't have MAcOS to verify but...

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Luc, I went to System Preferences and opened the Java control panel. On the Security tab is a check box labeled "Enable Java content in the browser" and it is checked. Is this what you are referring to?

Also, there is a slide bar labeled "Security level" and it goes from Medium to Very High; it is currently set at "High (minimum recommended)". Perhaps I'll move it down to Medium. Oh, this is in Mac OS 10.7.5

romad moo ko soppali ci

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In Mac is already enabled. To be exact I install new for Java not upgrade.

i couldnt get firefox on Mac to have the plugin finally tried this site posted above and finally the plugin is found in my firefox plugin. http://browserspy.dk/java.php

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tanwk3

I told you in my reply on 21 May 2013 this did not work. Quote:

tanwk3, Tried your suggestion, was told I needed a plug-in, clicked on the "Install Plug-in" link, and was told "No suitable plug-in found"! I guess there is no longer a plug-in for Firefox 20.0

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Am using OS X 10.8.3. Firefox 21. Not sure how I got it working though.

You can see my screenshot.

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Romad said : Luc, I went to System Preferences and opened the Java control panel. On the Security tab is a check box labeled "Enable Java content in the browser" and it is checked. Is this what you are referring to?

Yes. If it is checked, I don't know...

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Thanks for the info, tanwk. I'm using Mac OS 10.7.5 and Firefox 21. I'll have to play around with it later.

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OK, here is what I discovered. In my MacintoshHD>Library>Internet Plug-ins folder is a plugin named JavaAppletPlugin.plugin

This plug-in works with Apple's Safari 6.0.4 but does not with Mozilla's Firefox so it looks like I need to either:

1. Launch Safari whenever I need to use a Java Applet

or

2. Make Safari my default web browser and delete Firefox

The latter seems overkill so I'll probably try option 1 and see how that works.

The funny thing is that Firefox sees and uses the OTHER plug-ins in that folder but can't see and use the Java one.

romad moo ko soppali ci

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