If you get the error your browser is not set up to run the applet program in Java, you’ll need to enable Java in browsers from the Java Control Panel and do some tweaking. Depending on your browser of choice, we have instructions on how to run java applets. Check the steps below.

Can Java applets run from a web browser?

Java applets used to be able to run from a web browser, but support for Java applets in modern web browsers has been largely phased out due to security concerns. They were a popular way to provide interactive web page content, but they have fallen out of favor recently. Java applets run in a sandboxed environment within the web browser, which can help to prevent them from causing harm to the user’s computer or the web page they are visiting. However, Java applets also have access to system resources, making them a potential security risk if they need to be correctly designed and implemented. Most modern web browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge, no longer support Java applets by default. Some browsers may still offer the option to enable Java support, but this is generally not recommended due to the security risks involved. Instead, web developers are encouraged to use other technologies like HTML5 and JavaScript to provide interactive content on their web pages.

How can I run Java Applets in a browser?

1. Enable Java content for browsers

Before you can run the applet program in Java on your favorite browser, you need to enable Java content. This can be done via Settings, after you install Java on your PC. The Java applet will then be displayed on the web page by making use of the deprecated applet HTML element, or the recommended object element. SPONSORED

  1. Download and install Java for Windows.

  2. In the Windows Search bar, type Java and open Configure Java from the list of results.

  3. In the Java Control Panel, check the Enable Java content for browser and Web Start applications box.

  4. Click on Apply and OK to save the changes.

  5. You can now run Java applets on your browser.

2. Run Java Applets in Google Chrome

3. Run Java applet in Microsoft Edge

If you get to a webpage with the Java content or Applets you need to run, the simple workaround is opening the page in Internet Explorer.

4. Enable Java Applet on Internet Explorer

If your preferred browser does not support Java, check out our dedicated article to find solutions. You may also use a Java applet viewer. We hope you enabled and ran Java applets on your web browser. In the comments section below, let us know if you encounter any difficulties or have any questions regarding the process.

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