Download Java For Mac Firefox

Continuing with our effort to eradicate vulnerable versions of the Java plugin, we are now blocking it for all versions of Mac OS X. We had previously blocked it for old Mac OS X versions because they would not be updated anyway, and we were holding off on updating modern versions because of a bug in the Add-ons Manager that is now fixed in Firefox 12.

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All users of Mac OS X 10.6 and above should have already been prompted to install this update. In order to avoid the block, please update immediately using Software Update. If for some reason you need to continue using an old version of the plugin, you can re-enable it in the Add-ons Manager.

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Technical: Mac OSX / Java Applet Support in Mozilla Firefox. Here I am trying to upload files to one of our vendors, but the upload icon is not appearing in Mozilla Firefox.

Apple explains the latest Java available for Mac OS X 10.4, and 10.5, at Article TS3489. The latest Java exists for Mac OS X 10.6.8 and 10.7.3 and addresses some of the Flashback trojan issue. For the 10.6.8 download go to DL1516.
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Important information about installing the Java plug-in

Awareness: Once the java plug-in has been installed, it must be kept up to date in order to avoid security risks.
Users should consult with their local IT support before installing Java.

Choose a supported browser

Macintosh:
- Skillsoft officially supports Safari only.
- IS&T has found good results for Firefox 17.0 ESR or Firefox 24 ESR. http://ist.mit.edu/firefox
- Google Chrome is not supported due to the fact that the Java plugin is 64-bit and Google Chrome is 32-bit.

Windows:
- Skillsoft supports Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome

Test your certificate

In the browser you will be using to access Skillsoft, test your certificate
NOTE: Certificates must be installed for each web browser and on each computer.
- Navigate to http://web.mit.edu/certificates/test/
- Click 'Test my certificate'
- Verify that you see your own name displayed.

Check your Java version

Note that if Java is not installed, or an older Java version is being blocked by your browser or operating system, the page may not display properly.

Java installation or upgrade instructions

Mac OS 10.7 and higher

Step One: Upgrade your java version

NOTE: Always consult with your local support provider before upgrading Java. Local applications may require specific Java versions.

Safari

If needed, enable java plugin for Safari

Firefox

If needed, enable java plugin for Firefox
Note: Skillsoft does not officially support Firefox for Skillsoft access from Macintosh, but to date, IS&T has had good results for accessing Skillsoft trainings via Firefox.

Mac OS 10.6

For Macintosh users with Mac OS 10.6 and below, Java 6 is included within the Macintosh operating system.
Use Apple's Software Update to upgrade to the latest release of Java 6.
- Follow the menu path Apple >> Software Update

Safari

If needed, enable java plugin for Safari

Firefox

If needed, enable java plugin for Firefox
Note: Skillsoft does not officially support Firefox for Skillsoft access from Macintosh, but to date, IS&T has had good results for accessing Skillsoft trainings via Firefox.

Windows

Internet Explorer