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Java not working with Firefox 6.0

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What a disaster updating to Firefox 6.0 from 5.01. None of the websites that I use frequently that rely on Java are working at the moment. I then download Firefox 5.01 and everything is fine. When can I expect a fix to this problem? Thank you.

What a disaster updating to Firefox 6.0 from 5.01. None of the websites that I use frequently that rely on Java are working at the moment. I then download Firefox 5.01 and everything is fine. When can I expect a fix to this problem? Thank you.

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To avoid confusion: http://kb.mozillazine.org/JavaScript_is_not_Java

Start Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the extensions is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).

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The site link you provided is working fine from my end. When you decide to Upgrade back to Firefox 6.0 see these links:

Clear Cookies & Cache

Clear the Network Cache

Java

Check and tell if its working.

Modified by Hasan

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I tried everything that was suggested and I tried the Java Test after I updated back to Firefox 6.0. The print is so faint, I can't read it. http://www.java.com/en/download/testjava.jsp I even downloaded Java 6 Update 27 thinking that would help and it didn't. I'm disgusted with this update and I am going back to 5.01. Thanks for trying to help me and I will gladly listen to anyone who might have a resolution to this problem.

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Chosen Solution

To avoid confusion: http://kb.mozillazine.org/JavaScript_is_not_Java

Start Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the extensions is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).

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Thank you, cor-el for your suggestions. I updated to Firefox 6.0 and then restarted in Safe Mode and followed the troubleshooting directions step by step. I finally found the problem under "Appearance". I have been using an appearance from long ago and when I switched back to the default (and later tried it with a new persona), everything in Firefox 6.0 is working just fine. I am able to pass the Java Test and the website that I go to to pull up genealogy records is now working perfectly!! Thank you again for taking the time to work with me to resolve this problem.