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Java is not working on my computer. It is new computer with windows 8 and internet explorer 10. I downloaded Java and using explorer from desktop.
But every time I go on line and website requires Java I get same error message "ClassNotFoundExeption". Same error I get if I go to Java website and hit Test Java button. I tried different things that were suggested on Java.com and Microsoft.com but nothing worked. I have newest Java and did not have any problems downloading it. I appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks,
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Was the original issue ever resolved? I still can't get Java to work and I've tried all of the above except setting up a new user account which didn't make sense. Using Windows 8 - 64 bit, Java 32 bit and I've installed and uninstalled multiple times on the desktop. The site I'm accessing works fine on my Windows 7 laptop and I have all the same settings in Java on both laptops.
When browsing in the Win8 App IE you can click on the Tool icon in the bottom right corner and select View on Desktop.
/Jonas
Hello! My issue has resolved!
Something happens (windows update) and now everything works fine.
I found the windows 8 control panel and clicked on Java 32 bit, it does have a "Enable Java content in the browser" on the Security Tab, this check box was enabled, made no difference at all, also the recent Windows Update install made no difference.
Internet Explorer is the worse browser yet, and no one at Microsoft seems to have a reason or resolution for this problem, or even care that it is occurring
I've tried all of this multiple times and still no luck. I've uninstalled and reinstalled 10 times, I've done all the other steps 3-4 times and I still can't get it to work.
