Problem with Java 6 Update 11 (build 1.6.0_11-b03)

[Carrie051]

Yesterday an automatic update of Java was installed on my computer. Since
that time, I've been unable to play any of the online games that were played
with the previous version of Java (specifically on Pogo and Yahoo). I have
uninstalled and reinstalled Java several times without luck.

In trying to diagnose what's wrong, I came upon a way to ensure that Java is
enabled and working. However, it says to go to IE (I have version 7) ->
tools->manage add-ons->enable/disable add-ons. It also says to make sure the
"Show" drop-down menu is set to "add-ons currently loaded". I do not get a
"show drop down menu. Is there something wrong with IE?

I guess I have 2 questions: (1) can anyone help me with Java? (2) Is there
something wrong with IE that I can't see the add-on list?

Thank you for whatever help you can give. I'm a total novice here.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

Yesterday an automatic update of Java was installed on my computer.
Since that time, I've been unable to play any of the online games
that were played with the previous version of Java (specifically on
Pogo and Yahoo). I have uninstalled and reinstalled Java several
times without luck.

In trying to diagnose what's wrong, I came upon a way to ensure
that Java is enabled and working. However, it says to go to IE (I
have version 7) -> tools->manage add-ons->enable/disable add-ons.
It also says to make sure the "Show" drop-down menu is set to
"add-ons currently loaded". I do not get a "show drop down menu.
Is there something wrong with IE?

I guess I have 2 questions: (1) can anyone help me with Java? (2)
Is there something wrong with IE that I can't see the add-on list?

Thank you for whatever help you can give. I'm a total novice here.

1) - Uninstall all versions of Javain ControlPanel --> Add or Remove
Programs.
- Reboot
- Download the full version of the Java Runtime Environment 6 Update 11
and install it.
- Reboot
- Try your web pages again.

2) No idea - may be fixed by doing #1 suggestions.

Download the Offline Installer for "Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE)",
latest version... (Currently 6 Update 11):
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp

 

[Twayne]

Yesterday an automatic update of Java was installed on my computer.

Since that time, I've been unable to play any of the online games
that were played with the previous version of Java (specifically on
Pogo and Yahoo). I have uninstalled and reinstalled Java several
times without luck.

In trying to diagnose what's wrong, I came upon a way to ensure that
Java is enabled and working. However, it says to go to IE (I have
version 7) -> tools->manage add-ons->enable/disable add-ons. It also
says to make sure the "Show" drop-down menu is set to "add-ons
currently loaded". I do not get a "show drop down menu. Is there
something wrong with IE?

I guess I have 2 questions: (1) can anyone help me with Java? (2) Is
there something wrong with IE that I can't see the add-on list?

Thank you for whatever help you can give. I'm a total novice here.

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