Java apps dont launch; textedit opens instead

majormattmajormatt
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in General Discussion edited January 2014
After installing the latest java update, a super important java applet I use everyday no longer opens. A textedit file filled with java code (I suppose) opens.



Any tips? I tried deleting the java cache of the app to no avail. I need this app!!!

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  • Reply 1 of 4
    MarvinMarvin Posts: 15,324moderator
    In your utilities folder, there is a Java folder with a prefs app in it. Try switching the Java version to an older one if you haven't tried this already.



    Does this problem happen in all your browsers?
  • Reply 2 of 4
    majormattmajormatt Posts: 1,077member
    No, changing the order does not work. Changing the browser or user account doesnt work either
  • Reply 3 of 4
    MarvinMarvin Posts: 15,324moderator
    When you run these demos, do you get the alt tag appearing in the browser window or do the applets run?



    http://java.sun.com/applets/jdk/1.4/index.html
  • Reply 4 of 4
    jlljll Posts: 2,713member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by MajorMatt View Post


    After installing the latest java update, a super important java applet I use everyday no longer opens. A textedit file filled with java code (I suppose) opens.



    Any tips? I tried deleting the java cache of the app to no avail. I need this app!!!



    Change the "Open with" application from TextEdit to Java Web Start which can be found in /System/Library/CoreServices/Java Web Start.
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