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General discussion

Java files

Jan 8, 2006 10:13AM PST

On the older version of Java in which to delete files one just clicked on a button to delete.

The updated one has a delete files button>then one has the option of different items.

Downloaded applets
Downloaded applications
Other files

Is it alright to delete all of the above,or should I select certain ones

Tnanx,
tom

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That a personal choice Tom. You
Jan 8, 2006 10:25AM PST

can click on each and see what is in there. I normally delete everything except for the "applets" and then I go in there and do them manually. My reasoning for this is there are 2 "applets" for the java version of housecall which I run occasionally and being on dialup, is takes less time for them to download just updates, than to download both "applets" all over again.

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(NT) (NT) sounds good,thanx
Jan 8, 2006 10:34AM PST
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(NT) (NT) You're welcome Tom.
Jan 8, 2006 10:37AM PST
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Java applet
Jan 9, 2006 3:50AM PST

One more question if I may

On the advanced tab>expand <APPLET>tag support
Internet explorer is checked
Mozilla and netscape is not checked

Since I use FF,should I check the mozilla box?

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Mine is not checked there either Tom,
Jan 9, 2006 4:09AM PST

PROBABLY because Firefox (and I also use Opera in addition to IE) use plugins for java. If it is working OK the way it is, I would not change any settings. The old adage ''If it ain't broke, don't fix it''. Happy

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Tomron, Mozilla Isn't Firefox..
Jan 9, 2006 4:09AM PST

..and as a result, if you check the Mozilla box, you'll get an error message that no qualifying product exists..

Firefox should automatically have Java enabled as a plug-in but to confirm, open FF, then type "about : plugins" (without the quotes and with no spaces between the letters or colon) in the address line, then click on the "G" button. A page will open indicating all the plugins currently installed on Firefox. You current version of Java should be listed and enabled.

Hope this helps.

Grif

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(NT) (NT) Thanx,the next cup of Java is on me
Jan 9, 2006 4:18AM PST
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(NT) (NT) I Prefer Hot Chocolate... ;-)
Jan 9, 2006 5:37AM PST
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Grif, sorry you opened that can of worms...
Jan 9, 2006 4:58AM PST

Just looking at all the Java plugins and things there gives me a headache! Wink

Glenn

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(NT) (NT) I Feel Your Pain!
Jan 9, 2006 5:38AM PST