Firefox - Problems & Solutions

Calyxa · 06-18-2005, 07:37 AM

Hey all,

I'm loving Firefox since i switched to using it instead of IE. I've had little to no problems with it. Right now when i view a pg w. java - like a java chat I get the 'install missing plugin' box. I attempt to install it and the windows installer does it little dance. It appears to do its job. Them firefox reloads the pg. automatically, i think, b/c the 'install missing plugins' box disapears and i get a pop up saying 'you must restart firefox for the new plug in to work' . I close FF and start it back up on the same page but i still see no java chat. The install failed.

I've checked my firewall to make sure i've all owed accessd to java I've been super careful and only allow acces to programs i am currently using. If i need to allow a program acces to the internet i do it per deim. I don't know what the problem could be. I just use IE when i need to see a pg w. java but i'd really like to know what the problem is.

Calyxa

**greffov** · 06-19-2005, 04:37 AM

I'm no expert with firefox plugins, but I feel it sometimes makes a difference as who you install it. Also, perhaps you just need Sun's JRE installed first. I think FF cannot download that as well, so give installing the Sun JRE a fling.

Lion7718 · 06-19-2005, 06:19 AM

Java will freeze my Firefox........

**greffov** · 06-19-2005, 07:38 AM

It plays nice with my Camino... but this is a Mac, so that's simpler anyways.

tiremonkey2000 · 06-20-2005, 05:58 AM

I ad too install java first then plugin for FF then restart FF works fine for me and does'nt freeze .

technobeast · 06-20-2005, 10:59 AM

Same for me - works well under both Linux and Windows.

06-18-2005, 07:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Calyxa Something is broken Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 305	Firefox - Problems & Solutions Hey all, I'm loving Firefox since i switched to using it instead of IE. I've had little to no problems with it. Right now when i view a pg w. java - like a java chat I get the 'install missing plugin' box. I attempt to install it and the windows installer does it little dance. It appears to do its job. Them firefox reloads the pg. automatically, i think, b/c the 'install missing plugins' box disapears and i get a pop up saying 'you must restart firefox for the new plug in to work' . I close FF and start it back up on the same page but i still see no java chat. The install failed. I've checked my firewall to make sure i've all owed accessd to java I've been super careful and only allow acces to programs i am currently using. If i need to allow a program acces to the internet i do it per deim. I don't know what the problem could be. I just use IE when i need to see a pg w. java but i'd really like to know what the problem is. Calyxa __________________ "We are a spirit, we are a natural part of the earth, and all of our ancestors, all of our relations who have gone to the spirit world, they are here with us. That's power." - John Trudell Last edited by Calyxa; 06-18-2005 at 07:41 AM. Reason: spelling, adding coment

06-19-2005, 04:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
greffov Da House Nerd Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: One CPU Lane Posts: 3,512	I'm no expert with firefox plugins, but I feel it sometimes makes a difference as who you install it. Also, perhaps you just need Sun's JRE installed first. I think FF cannot download that as well, so give installing the Sun JRE a fling. __________________ Linux virusscanner detected a virus: Windows 95 ... delete [Y/n] y ~ ~ :wq

06-19-2005, 06:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lion7718 Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 2,317	Java will freeze my Firefox........ __________________ "Protect me from my friends, I can take care of my enemies" You better not be touching my mannequin

06-19-2005, 07:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
greffov Da House Nerd Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: One CPU Lane Posts: 3,512	It plays nice with my Camino... but this is a Mac, so that's simpler anyways. __________________ Linux virusscanner detected a virus: Windows 95 ... delete [Y/n] y ~ ~ :wq

06-20-2005, 05:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
tiremonkey2000 Tire Master DJ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: florida Posts: 131	I ad too install java first then plugin for FF then restart FF works fine for me and does'nt freeze . __________________ Tiremonkey2000

06-20-2005, 10:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
technobeast The Grim Reaper! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 2,387	Same for me - works well under both Linux and Windows. __________________ Liked this post and found it helpful? Click on the image under my avatar to add to my reputation

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