Can't Enable Java

[StJoDennis]

This is probably another simple question, but here goes.

I have a new system pre-loaded with XP Home Edition. In IE6 I keep getting a message telling me that my browser does not support Java. I have checked on numerous websites, and all of them say I need to install SP1. According to I already have it.

I also browsed around and found under the I386 folder several files associated with Java, but they have file extensions like .EX_ and .DL_, indicating they have to be unzipped or something. I don't know how to install them. Or should I? Is Java already there but not enabled or activated?

Oddly enough, quite a few people come to me to help them with their computers. Why do I keep running into problems like this that totally stump me?

Thanks. DKC

[DrZaius]

Hi StJoDennis,

Download the Jave JRE and it should fix the problem. Hope that helps.

[StJoDennis]

Fixed my own problem. Under Control Panel there is an icon for Java Plug-in, and the Browser tab has a checkbox for Internet Explorer. I checked it, and now Java works!