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Java Program Appears as a Gray Box

Article ID: 200205

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 1
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 128-Bit Edition
Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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SYMPTOMS

A Java program may not be downloaded to your computer and may appear in Internet Explorer as a gray box, or may not appear at all. This behavior can occur even if you click Yes when you are prompted to download the program.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Java package is signed without Java permissions.

MORE INFORMATION

Java packages must be signed with Java permissions to be downloaded.

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