Enable Java and JavaScript on Your PC
Introduction      Requirements      Enable Java and JavaScript in Internet Explorer           Enable Java in Internet Explorer           Enable JavaScript in Internet Explorer      Enable Java and JavaScript in Netscape      Verify the Java Version      Related Information	Download PDF   Enable Java and JavaScript on Your PC

Introduction

This document describes how to enable Java and JavaScript on your PC and how to verify the Java version that is installed on the PC.

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Requirements

You do not need to provide any additional equipment to complete this procedure.

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Enable Java and JavaScript in Internet Explorer

Many Cisco device managers require that you enable Java and JavaScript on your PC. Follow these steps to enable Java and JavaScript in your Internet Explorer browser.

Enable Java in Internet Explorer

Follow these steps to enable Java in your Internet Explorer browser:

Note: If Java is not enabled, you will have to restart your PC when you finish this procedure.

1. Open an Internet Explorer browser.

2. Click Tools > Internet Options.

3. In the Internet Options window, click the Advanced tab.

4. Scroll down the Settings list to the entry for Java (Sun). Verify that the Use Java check box is checked. If not, check the box now.

   

5. Click OK. Reboot the PC if you are prompted to do so.

Enable JavaScript in Internet Explorer

Follow these steps to enable JavaScript in your Internet Explorer browser:

1. Open an Internet Explorer browser.

2. Click Tools > Internet Options.

3. In the Internet Options window, click the Security tab.

4. Click Custom Level.

   

5. In the Security Settings window, scroll down to the Scripting section.

6. Click Enable under the entries for active scripting and scripting of Java applets.

   

7. Click OK to close the Security Settings window, and then click OK again to close the Internet Options window.

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Enable Java and JavaScript in Netscape

Many Cisco device managers require that you enable Java and JavaScript on your PC. Follow these steps to enable Java and JavaScript in your Netscape browser:

1. Launch the Netscape browser.

2. Click Edit > Preferences.

3. In the Preferences window, click Advanced.

   

4. Ensure that the check boxes are checked for the options to enable Java and native object scripting.

5. Click OK.

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Verify the Java Version

To ensure that Cisco device managers load and run properly, verify that you have Java version 1.4.2_05 or later. Follow these steps to check your Java version:

1. Click Start > Run.

2. In the Run window, type cmd in the Open field, and then click OK.

   

3. When the command window appears, type java -version.

   Note: Ensure you type a space after the word "java".

   

4. If your Java version is earlier than 1.4.2_05, you need to download a newer version. For more information on how to upgrade your Java Runtime Environment (JRE), go to Sun Microsystems . Look for the Downloads section, and then search for JRE.

5. Type exit to close the command window.

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Related Information

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