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Firefox has stopped the Java plugin from running automatically because it has a security issue. Learn how you can use Java on trusted sites if necessary.

In order to protect you, Firefox has stopped the Java plugin from running automatically because it has a security issue. However, you can still use Java on trusted sites if necessary. We'll show you how. *[http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/11/us-java-security-idUSBRE90A0S320130111 U.S. Department of Homeland Security warning] *[https://blog.mozilla.org/security/2013/01/11/protecting-users-against-java-vulnerability/ Mozilla Security blog post on this issue] __TOC__ {warning}'''Warning:''' You should only attempt this on sites you trust.{/warning} =Activate Java once= *When you see the "Click here to activate" message, simply click it to load the Java content normally.<br><br>[[Image:Activate Java]] {note}'''Note:''' The next time you visit the site or any other that uses Java you will see this message again.{/note} =Always activate Java for a site= If you have a trusted site that uses Java and you need to use that site often, you can make Java work normally on just that website. #Click the red plugin icon in the address bar and a message window will open. #At the bottom of the message window, click the {menu Activate All Plugins} dropdown menu and choose {menu Always activate plugins for this site}.<br><br>[[Image:Always activate Java]] #*Now, whenever you visit this site, the plugin will automatically run and you won't get the "Click to activate" message. [[Template:ShareArticle|link=http://mzl.la/VYiQ64]]