Java 5 Update Does Indeed

Java 5 Update Does Indeed

However, several users are now reporting that installation of the Java update does indeed change the default Java version, and hence causing some issues with Java applets and potentially resulting in other problems as well.

Again, you can control the version of Java used by your system with the Java Preferences application in UtilitiesJava.

Switching back to the old Java installation, J2SE 5.0, may resolve these issues.

MacFixIt reader Salvatore has now received the following fix from ETrade technical support.

Once it has opened you will need to save your layout, either while in the program or upon exiting the program click Exit and Save.

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The screen shots and instructions below are for Java 8 Update 65 (8u65).

If you are installing another version, make sure you change the version number appropriately.

Example: For Java 8 Update 65 (8u65) the file to download is jre-8u65-macosx-x64.pkg.

The installer notifies you if Java content is disabled in web browsers, and provides instructions for enabling it.

If you previously chose to hide some of the security prompts for applets and Java Web Start applications, the installer provides an option for restoring the prompts.

The installer may ask you to reboot your computer if you chose not to restart an internet browser when it prompted you to do so.

To test that Java is installed and working properly on your computer, run this test applet.

Java Update 5 For Mac