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Installing Java and ActiveX

I keep getting these pop-ups saying need Java and/or ActiveX. I can’t play any games at all. Susan Keenan

With a lot of online games, you need to have Java and/or ActiveX installed on the computer as well as set up to run (enabled). Fortunately, you can set this up at no cost. Follow the directions offered here in order to do so. Although it isn’t a difficult task, it helps to be able to complete the job without any interruptions. Just make sure you have a bit of quiet time and close out all other applications before you begin.

What is Java?

Java is an application that allows us to do quite a few activities on the computer including playing games and using 3D imagery. Once you have it installed on your computer, you should be able to play your games.

How to Install Java

In order to obtain the installation you need, just visit Java’s website at Java Downloads. You’ll see a bright blue button in the center of the page labeled “Free Java Download.” Click on it and another page will be generated offering Java downloads. Read through the list to ensure that you are at the proper download page for your operating system. This particular page is for Windows. If it isn’t the correct operating system, then you can click the link directly below the blue button. Just follow the installation instructions and soon you will have installed Java onto your machine. Remember that once you download this application, you also need to enable it to run, so follow the next set or instructions.

How to Enable Java on Internet Explorer

Open up Internet Explorer.
Look for the section labeled “Tools” and click to open.
Select “Internet Options” from the choices.
Select “Advanced.”
Navigate to the option for enabling Java and mark off the box.
Select “OK.”
Restart the computer to enable the settings to apply.

If you are using a browser other than Internet Explorer, you can find alternate directions at one of our other articles: How to Enable Javascript.

How to Enable Active Scripting, ActiveX, and Java in Internet Explorer

Open up your browser, “Internet Explorer.”
Select the option for “Tools” from the menu.
Select “Internet Options”.
Select the option for “Security.” The option for “Internet Zone” should be selected.
Select “Default Level.”
Select “OK.”