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Can't access certain sites due to Java Plug-In Error Message

Apr 12, 2011 1:30AM PDT

Hey you guys Happy.
So I have a MacBook 6.1, OS X 10.6.7 & Java Update-4 installed. The problem I'm having is not being able to access my hospital's links on their websites whatsoever. Whether I use Firefox, or Safari, I get this error message every time :
"The Java plug-in is not installed.
The required version: 1.6.0_07".
I've read different pages about all the different Java versions, i.e. identifying a Mac OS X version from Java, Apple Java versions... and honestly my head is spinning and I don't understand any of it. I need to be able to access these different pages for continuing education but I have no clue how to fix this now. I am at a complete loss. Any advice would be much appreciated!! Thanks!

-Anca

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That's a very old version of Java
Apr 12, 2011 6:07AM PDT

Runtime environment 5 and 6 are the more common versions required.

You might want to contact your Hospitals IT department about this.

P

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Can't access certain sites due to Java Plug-In Error Message
Apr 12, 2011 6:47AM PDT

Really? Oh good, I've been trying to figure out what is wrong with my Mac! HA
I downloaded OnyX to "clean" it up; it can't hurt but I've been so frustrated because nothing is working Happy. Thanks!