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Old January 23rd 12, 11:05 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Default How to gain access to websites that require latest Java installed

Robert Macy wrote:

Thank you for the DETAILED step by steps, Those steps are NOT
obvious.

For normal browsing I use Opera 9.64, but somehow it doesn't even
know I have Java installed. So I used IE6 to get by on these
'pesky' websites, then it's back to Opera.


I think that there might be a problem with Opera and Java - at least
I've never gotten java working for the version of Opera that I have
(11.01).

I know there used to be a few die-hard (or blow-hardt) Opera fans here -
maybe they can help you get Java working.

There should be a Java applet under Start - Settings - Control Panel.
If you open it, and go to the Advanced tab, and expand the "Default Java
for browsers" section, you might see

Microsoft Internet Explorer
Mozilla Family

With a checkbox beside each one. Now, I've never seen "Opera" show up
in that list - maybe you have it, maybe not. If you do, and if it's not
checked, then put a check in the box.

And by the way, is there a reason why you're so insistent to NOT try
Firefox 2.0.0.20 instead of sticking to IE6?

You're really putting yourself at a disadvantage by not trying it. It
*does* work with Java and Flash.

However, I have a new problem. octave 2.1.50 [which I NEED!] opens
and immediately closes now. I suspect that the kernelex may be
doing that, but don't know. I installed 1.5.11 and kernelex 4.5 ??


Any ideas? I will of course try uninstalling octave then
reinstalling since that is the simplest. but arrrrgggg!


Use your file explorer and find the executable file for Octave, and
right-click on it and select properties.

When you have KernelEx installed on a win-98 system, any time you bring
up the file properties for code files (exe, dll, etc) you will see a new
tab labelled "KernelEx".

So find your Octave exe file, right-click and select properties, and
then click the KernelEx tab.

The basic option for all code files is "Use default compatibility
options".

To fix the problem with Octave, you can select either

- Disable KernelEx extensions
- use specific compaitiblity mode

I would first try to disable KernelEx, and if that doesn't work, try a
specific mode and select "Windows 98".

This is generally what you do when you have any application program that
doesn't run properly after you install KernelEx.