java on safari

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java on safari

Hi,

I'm trying to use a site on Safari that requires java applet for login.

The page shows that the plugin is inactive. But it is at Preferences> Security ist's enabled.

the java version is:

rochaels-macbook-pro:ensemble-2013.1.0.412-macx64 rochael$ java -version

java version "1.6.0_37"

Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_37-b06-434-10M3909)

Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 20.12-b01-434, mixed mode)

rochaels-macbook-pro:ensemble-2013.1.0.412-macx64 rochael$

If I click on the inactive plugin, it trys to get a new version. But finaly find that I've already it.

What I need to do to make it work?

thanks in advance.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Feb 1, 2013 9:21 AM

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Answer 1

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shldr2thewheel

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Feb 1, 2013 10:24 AM in response to rochael.ribeiro

Java is currently blocked by apple: http://www.zdnet.com/apples-anti-malware-blacklists-java-7-plug-in-again-7000010 686/

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Answer 2

Feb 4, 2013 4:55 AM in response to shldr2thewheel

So, What should I do besides changing the Mac OS to have java back to my browsers?

Regards,

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DJ-INO

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Feb 4, 2013 5:01 AM in response to rochael.ribeiro

In Software Update it is now available the Java 6 update 12 for Snow Leopard. Once loaded you can run the application again.

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Klaus1

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Feb 4, 2013 5:20 AM in response to rochael.ribeiro

Apple barred Java from running on Macs, leaving companies that rely on Java plug-ins out in the cold.

Apple blocked Java 7 Update 11 by adding it to the banned list in XProtect.

This was the second time in two weeks that Apple has blocked Oracle's code from running on Macs. This time Java is blocked through Apple's XProtect anti-malware feature.

Java has come under fire as the means by which hackers have been able to gain control of computers. In April 2012 more than 600,000 Macs were reported to have been infected with a Flashback Trojan horse that was being installed on people's computers with the help of Java exploits. Then in August Macs were again at risk due to a flaw in Java, this time around, there was good news for Mac users: Thanks to changes Apple has made, most of us were safe from the threat.

Unwilling to leave its customers open to potential threats Apple decided it's safer to block Java entirely.

Macs running OS X Snow Leopard and beyond are affected.

UPDATE for those running Lion or Mountain Lion:

Oracle on Friday February 1 released a new version reportedly addressing vulnerabilities seen with the last build.

Apple disabled Java 7 through the OS X XProtect anti-malware system, requiring users to have at least version "1.7.0_10-b19" installed on their Macs. The release dated February 1 carries the designation "1.7.0_13-b20," meeting Apple's requirements.

Oracle "strongly recommends" applying the CPU fixes as soon as possible, saying that the latest Critical Patch Update contains 50 new security fixes across all Jave SE products.

Update foror Snow Leopard users:

Apple have issued update 12 for Java for OS 10.6:

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1573

Note: On systems that have not already installed Java for Mac OS X 10.6 update 9 or later, this update will configure web browsers to not automatically run Java applets. Java applets may be re-enabled by clicking the region labeled "Inactive plug-in" on a web page. If no applets have been run for an extended period of time, the Java web plug-in will deactivate.

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