Installing and enabling Java
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This page explains how to install [[Java]], and how to enable it in various web browsers. Using Java with Proteopedia or with [[FirstGlance in Jmol]] will improve performance significantly. Once you have Java working, you can make it the default in Proteopedia (see [[Using Java for Rendering Structures]]) or in ''FirstGlance in Jmol'' (with its ''Preferences''). Before proceeding, you should be aware that using Java is likely a '''security threat''' -- see [[Java#Java_is_a_security_threat |Using Java As Safely As Possible]]. | This page explains how to install [[Java]], and how to enable it in various web browsers. Using Java with Proteopedia or with [[FirstGlance in Jmol]] will improve performance significantly. Once you have Java working, you can make it the default in Proteopedia (see [[Using Java for Rendering Structures]]) or in ''FirstGlance in Jmol'' (with its ''Preferences''). Before proceeding, you should be aware that using Java is likely a '''security threat''' -- see [[Java#Java_is_a_security_threat |Using Java As Safely As Possible]]. | ||
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| + | For Proteopedia and FirstGlance in Jmol, Java operates within a web browser (as a "Java applet"). Make sure your web browser is up to date with the latest version. | ||
| + | * Internet Explorer (Windows): | ||
| + | * Chrome (Windows or OS X): | ||
| + | * Safari (OS X): System Preferences, App Store. Click on the ''Check Now'' button. Install any available update for Safari or OS X. | ||
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Revision as of 02:03, 27 April 2014
This page explains how to install Java, and how to enable it in various web browsers. Using Java with Proteopedia or with FirstGlance in Jmol will improve performance significantly. Once you have Java working, you can make it the default in Proteopedia (see Using Java for Rendering Structures) or in FirstGlance in Jmol (with its Preferences). Before proceeding, you should be aware that using Java is likely a security threat -- see Using Java As Safely As Possible.
Update Your Web Browser
For Proteopedia and FirstGlance in Jmol, Java operates within a web browser (as a "Java applet"). Make sure your web browser is up to date with the latest version.
- Internet Explorer (Windows):
- Chrome (Windows or OS X):
- Safari (OS X): System Preferences, App Store. Click on the Check Now button. Install any available update for Safari or OS X.
Install or Update Java
Start by updating, or installing, Java. The same procedure is used for Windows, or OS 10.7 (Lion), 10.8 (Snow Leopard), or 10.9 (Mavericks).
If you are using OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or earlier, Java is updated through Apple Software Updates.
At java.com, click on "Do I have Java?". Then click the button "Verify Java Version".
If you are using the Safari browser, you may see "Java blocked for this website". Click on that message to get a dialog that will
