HT202643: Java for OS X 2014-001: How to re-enable the Apple-provided Java SE 6 web plug-in and Web Start features

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leggytwerp
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Q: To reverse the process...

Is it ok to trash the plugin alias and move the disabled plugin back out, rather than download the latest JRE?

iMac (24-inch Early 2008), OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on Jun 12, 2015 2:47 PM

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leggytwerp

Q: To reverse the process...

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  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Jun 13, 2015 1:50 PM in response to leggytwerp
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    Jun 13, 2015 1:50 PM in response to leggytwerp

    More information would be helpful. What problem are you trying to resolve?

  • by leggytwerp,

    leggytwerp leggytwerp Jun 13, 2015 2:56 PM in response to Eric Root
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    Jun 13, 2015 2:56 PM in response to Eric Root

    Apologies. I'm a little sketchy on the ins and outs of Java but I think the instructions provide me with (I think) an answer to a problem.

     

    I have been trying to do some 'e-learning' via a system online. For whatever reason Java 6 is required. With 8 my work is not saved. I have Java 8 and 6 on my machine but need a way to switch between them easily. My thinking is, if I copy the process outlined I can save it as a shell script. The document advises to reinstall the up to date version of Java to reverse the process. I think I understand what the script says and wondered whether it was ok to trash the plugin alias and move the disabled plugin back out via another script, rather than do a new download. I've turned these little scripts into something I can execute from my desktop.


    Please excuse my non-technical knowledge of the terms. My second script goes:


    sudo ln -sf /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/Current/Commands/javaws /usr/bin/javaws

    cd /Library/Internet\ Plug-Ins

    sudo rm JavaAppletPlugin.plugin

    sudo mv /Library/Internet\ Plug-Ins/disabled/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin /Library/Internet\ Plug-Ins/


    Can you see a problem with this?