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Hi,I'm having problems veiwing animations on my internet explorer, yet I can veiw them on my computer alone. I just restalled Java a few weeks ago. Can any help me with this problem. I make alot of animations and its hard to check it out on web pages if it doesn't work.

Thanks Angee

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reported that animations show in Firefox but not in Internet Explorer on Windows 98. That difference points to an IE-specific plugin/setting problem rather than a problem with the animation files themselves. ’s note about plugins is on the right track — some web animations require a browser plugin while others are Java applets and need the Java browser plugin to be registered and enabled.

Try these focused checks in order:

  • Confirm what the page actually embeds by viewing source. Look for an <applet>, <object> or an <embed> that references a filename (for example .swf for some plugins or a .class for Java). That identifies whether the page needs a browser plugin or the Java runtime.

  • Verify the Java runtime/plugin is present and the browser sees it. From a command prompt run:

    java -version

    Ensure only one Java install is active (multiple installs can conflict). If the Java Control Panel is present, enable the Java Console so errors are visible.

  • Check IE’s browser add-ons/extensions to ensure any Java/animation plugin is enabled. Also check Internet Options -> Security -> Custom Level and allow scripting/plugins for the site or add the site to Trusted Sites temporarily. Make security changes cautiously.

  • Clear IE’s Temporary Internet Files and restart the browser, then retest the page. Cached or corrupted ActiveX/plugin installs can be fixed this way.

  • If the page uses a Java applet, test with a minimal HTML file locally that embeds the same applet to confirm whether the problem is restricted to remote pages or always affects IE.

Example snippets to identify page type:

<!-- Java applet -->
<applet code="MyAnim.class" width="200" height="200"></applet>

<!-- Embedded file (look for the filename extension) -->
<embed src="anim.swf" width="200" height="200"></embed>

Cautions: lowering IE security or enabling unsigned ActiveX controls increases risk on an already-unsupported OS. Windows 98 is obsolete and many modern plugins and browser updates no longer support it; if problems persist, using Firefox (which already works for these animations) or moving to a newer OS will be the safer long-term solution.

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Ok, I am able to veiw animations on firefox but not IE. Any idea's?

Angee

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Ok, I am able to veiw animations on firefox but not IE. Any idea's?

Angee

Install Macromedia Flash Player and Shockwave player to view animation in IE

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