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Install Java in Internet Explorer

The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8.

Java is a technology used to create interactive or animated web content, such as games or advanced financial applications. Java programs are downloaded automatically to your computer when you use them and don't usually require special installation. To run Java programs in Internet Explorer, however, you must install special Java software. When you install Java, it is enabled by default and configured with safety settings at their highest.

To install Java, follow these steps:

  1. Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, and then clicking Internet Explorer.

  2. Go to the Java.com website.

  3. Click the Free Java Download button. This should take you to the Java installation screen. Administrator permission required If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  4. If a yellow Information bar appears (warning you that the website requires an ActiveX control or add-on from Sun Microsystems), click the yellow bar and then click Install ActiveX Control or Install Add-on. When a Security Warning dialog box appears, click Install.

  5. In the Welcome dialog box, click the View License Agreement button to read about the agreement, and then click Accept if you want to install Java. (Note that you can also change where Java is installed from the default location of C:\Program Files\Java by selecting the Change destination folder check box and by following the instructions.)

  6. In addition to Java, you can also install the MSN Toolbar. The MSN Toolbar offers headlines, news alerts, and search tools from Microsoft. For more information see the MSN Toolbar home page. To install the toolbar, click the Terms of Use or Privacy Statement buttons and then read the statements. If you don't want to install the toolbar, clear the Install the new MSN Toolbar check box.

  7. When you see the successful completion dialog box, click Finish. Java does not require any additional settings or restarts. If you installed the MSN Toolbar, you will see it when you open a new window or tab.

Notes

Notes

  • This information also applies to Internet Explorer running on Windows Vista, Windows XP Service Pack 2, and Windows Server 2003.

  • To remove the Java software from your computer, uninstall it by using Uninstall or change a program in Windows Control Panel.

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