I NEED HELP!! SOMETHING'S NOT WORKING!

Question

When I go to a chatrooms or game sites that use java all I get is a box with something in the corner where it should be loading. My java is enabled already checked that out. What should I do?

Answer 1

Hey Boom,
The exact way in which you open your Java console depends on the browser and Java virtual machine you're using.
If you're using IE and the default (Microsoft) JVM, you'll need to go to Tools/Internet Options and click on the Advanced tab. There, you'll find a section titled "Microsoft VM". The first option should be "Java Console Enabled (requires restart)". Check that, close all browsers, and re-launch IE. You'll then be able to select "Java Console" from the "Views" menu from then on (NOTE: this menu option won't appear until you enable the console by performing the first step).
If you're using Netscape, you're running a Java plug-in. When the plug-in becomes active, the Java icon (the steaming coffee cup) will appear in your system tray (where your clock gets displayed on the task bar). You can just right click on that icon and select "show console". You can also launch the "Java plug-in" control panel (from the Start Menu/Control Panels menu) and click "show Java console").
Both of these methods assume you're using browser from within Windows. If you're using *nix, you'll probably have to do something closer to the "Netscape" technique, but I can't provide explicit instructions.
Hope this helps!
Kreitler