Java for Chrome

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Java for Chrome

Hi,

I don't know why, once in a while my Java plugin is either not working, either missing or don't know what the **** is going on it with it but I can't use it.

I have tried to install Java 7 and it worked, but I need another version because I am using Chrome browser and on OS systems, Java 7 can not run on Chrome.

How can I get a version of Java that will work even on Chrome?

I have tried the steps presented on the following link but it doesn't work:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5559?viewlocale=en_US

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Jul 9, 2013 5:58 PM

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Answer 1

nbar

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Jul 9, 2013 6:22 PM in response to Caciora

Chrome does not support Java 7 on the Mac platform. A 64-bit browser (Safari or Firefox, for example) is required to run Java 7 on Mac OS X. 32-bit browsers such as Chrome do not support Java 7 on the Mac platform.

http://java.com/en/download/faq/chrome.xml

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Answer 2

Caciora Author

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Jul 10, 2013 1:54 AM in response to nbar

Hi nbar,

I think that if you would read again my post you will see that I know that too and my question is different than your answer. But still, thanks for your initiative.

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Answer 3

Eric Root

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Jul 10, 2013 10:42 AM in response to Caciora

Try looking/posting here.

Google Support

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Answer 4

Caciora Author

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Jul 12, 2013 5:20 AM in response to Eric Root

Nothing found there. It's just redirecting me to java's home page where it tells only about the java 7.

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CT

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Jul 12, 2013 5:54 AM in response to Caciora

Chrome Help

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Answer 6

nbar

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Jul 12, 2013 6:12 AM in response to Caciora

Sorry I didn't read your post fully. When you tried the steps noted in the support article, were you receiving any output errors from the terminal? Or did each command exit successfully and then it didn't work. I would also check out Troubleshooting Java on the Oracle website...a lot of good information here: https://java.com/en/download/help/troubleshoot_java.xml

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Caciora Author

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Jul 12, 2013 6:17 AM in response to nbar

Each command was entering without responding anything (I think it means that it is succesfully). I can't find anything useful on Java's homepage, they say that everything that is related to the previous versions of java (earlier than java 7) has been archived on oracle. I searched also there but still no solution.

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Answer 8

nbar

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Jul 12, 2013 6:21 AM in response to Caciora

Have you uninstalled and reinstalled Chrome?

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Answer 9

Caciora Author

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Jul 12, 2013 6:24 AM in response to nbar

I haven't tried it, but do u think there is a chance? U think that it might be something wrong with chrome? or u think that the installation will also try to enable/install java?

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Caciora Author

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Jul 12, 2013 6:25 AM in response to CT

Another guy suggested me almost the same thing, 2 days before ... there is no solution there (or at least I can't find it)

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Answer 11

nbar

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Jul 12, 2013 6:31 AM in response to Caciora

Yes, this is a definitely a step I would take in your troubleshooting.

Uninstall Google Chrome - Chrome Help

I think that since you followed the Apple support steps on enabling JAVA SE 6 again, and it is still not functioning on Chrome, the problem is with Chrome's current configuration on your machine and it should be cleanly reinstalled.

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Answer 12

Caciora Author

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Jul 12, 2013 7:14 AM in response to nbar

then what about safari? I also checked the system preferences of the mac (where java should appear) and it doesn't. So it's not going wrong only with chrome

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CT

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Jul 12, 2013 7:23 AM in response to Caciora

Support - Safari

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Caciora Author

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Jul 12, 2013 7:32 AM in response to CT

Why do u consider it as a problem for safari??

This is related to the OS system and JAVA. I need an older version of JAVA for my OS system (JAVA 6 - because this can also run on chrome)

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