Install Java plugin version 1.5 CASK FAQ

What is the matter?
You need the Java version 1.5 plugin for the virtual microscope in CASK.


What should I do?


  1. Be sure that Java does not run: close any browser-windows and programs that use Java.

    A browser is i.e. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, etc.

  2. Deinstall any newer versions of Java, e.g. Java 1.6.

    Click: START > Settings > Control Panel > Add or remove Programs. Remove all entries containing "Java (TM) ...6..." (= Java version 6)

  3. Note: other programs sometimes are automatically co-installed. Uncheck them if you do not want them. (Read more here)

    Be warned: in the download process (the next step), free extra programs are sometimes offered, like a Yahoo or Google toolbar. If you do not want them to be automatically co-installed, you must unselect (=remove the tick) them in the appropriate checkbox.


  4. DOWNLOAD Java version 1.5    
    On the download page choose the option: "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 14"

    You must have administrator rights on the computer to be allowed to install Java.

    On the download page choose the option: "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 14".

    Follow the steps of the install procedure as indicated.


  5. Often it is necessary to close all browser-windows after the download/install and restart the browser, before Java will work. Occassionally, you might even need to restart the computer.



Background
The Sun Java plugin is used for advanced functionality on web pages. For Java to work you need four things: