How to Enable Java

Last Updated: April 15, 2019

Java is a programming language and platform commonly used in a number of websites and applications. When Java is not enabled, you can experience difficulty with viewing or using certain websites and applications. To use Java, you must have the add-on enabled through the Java Control Panel, and also through your Internet browser. Use these steps to enable Java in both the Control Panel and in your preferred Internet browser.

Method 1

Method 1 of 6:

Enabling Java in Microsoft Windows

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Click on the "Start" button and select "Control Panel."
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Type "Java Control Panel" into the search box of your Windows Control Panel.

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3
Click on the "Java" icon to access the Java Control Panel.
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Click on the tab labeled "Security."
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Place a checkmark next to "Enable Java content in the browser."
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Click on "Apply," then select "OK" to save your new Java Control Panel settings.
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Close any open Internet browsers, then re-launch the Internet browser to allow your new Java settings to take effect.

Method 2

Method 2 of 6:

Enabling Java in Mac OS X

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Click on the "Apple" icon in the upper-left corner of your Mac's desktop.
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Click on "System Preferences."
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Click on "Java" to access the Java Control Panel.
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Click on the tab in the control panel labeled "Security."
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Place a checkmark next to "Enable Java content in the browser."
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Click on "Apply," then select "OK." Your new Java Control Panel settings will now be saved.
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Close any open Internet browsers, then re-open your browser. Your new Java settings will then take effect.

Method 3

Method 3 of 6:

Enabling Java in Microsoft Internet Explorer

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Point to "Tools," and select "Internet Options."
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Click on the tab labeled "Security," and select "Custom Level."
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Select "Enable" next to the option labeled "Scripting of Java applets."
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Click on the "OK" button to save your changes.

Method 4

Method 4 of 6:

Enabling Java in Google Chrome

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Type "about:plugins" into the address bar of Google Chrome.
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Click on the "Enable" link within the section labeled "Java." No action is needed if the link reads "Disable."

Method 5

Method 5 of 6:

Enabling Java in Mozilla Firefox

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Click on the "Firefox" button in the upper-left corner of your browser.
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Select "Add-ons." The Add-ons Manager will open in a new tab.
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Click on "Plugins."
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Click on "Enable" next to "Java (TM) Platform." No further action is needed if the button is labeled "Disable."