My Windows 8.1, internet explorer, Lenovo computer wont load games and hasn't for a few weeks.
I tested Java and it said it either wasn't here or it was disabled. So I took all old versions off and re-installed the latest version.
Java is enabled in Internet Explorer. I have cleared my Java cache and puter cache.
I've restarted the browser, rebooted, cleared cache, defragged, etc.
Does anyone have any idea why the installed Java is not being recognized on my computer?
I have tried everything I found on websites to fix java with nothing happening/working.
Help me please before I pull out all my hair.
Wanted to add that I can't play Flash games either.
Browser = Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0(Browser Mode 7, Document Mode 5)
Cookies Enabled? = true
Do Not Track = undefined
Resolution = 1280 x 768
OS = Windows 8.1
Flash version = 15.0.0
Java Versions installed = 1.7.0_71
I think it's internet explorer 7 that is the problem. IE7 isn't even supposed to be available for Windows 8.x.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/forum/ie8-windows_other/how-do-i-install-internet-explorer-7-on-windows-8/d58ce9a5-eaad-4954-9988-2035996cd6bb
You should be using IE10, if you are using IE10 you can make it think it's IE7. That's explained in the post I linked above.
Looking for Internet Explorer?
Guess what? Your system already has the latest version installed!
Make it your default browser
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I am using Internet Explorer 11 Version 11.09600.17416
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This is what the web page you posted said: (But I didn't understand it)
IE10 installed in Windows 8 by default and you couldn't install IE7 on Windows 8 directly. It is possible to do it using Application Virtualization tools or install Windows XP on virtual PC and install IE7.
The easier way is to use IE10 by in IE7 mode, to do that follow these steps:
1.Open Internet Explorer
2.Open tools-> F12 Developer tools (or press F12)
3.In the Internet Explorer Developer Tool, Click Browser Mode and Select Internet Explorer 7
This will run the website in compatibility view in Internet Explorer 7.
It is strongly recommended to focus on make website compatible in IE10.
I don't understand any of it either. I have IE11 and can't play anything on Pogo because it sends a message the IE has stopped running and is reloading the page. This isn't good when you are in the middle of a game. I have no problem with Chrome and Pogo games. I wish it did work, because I actually like IE better. My mail looks better, my downloads give a different choice.... I know it's just getting used to a new browser, but some habits die hard..... did I mention I use AOL BAAAWAHAHAHAHAHAHA
I don't use IE and the last version I installed was IE6, so really can't help any further. If you've tried this:
The easier way is to use IE10 by in IE7 mode, to do that follow these steps:
1.Open Internet Explorer
2.Open tools-> F12 Developer tools (or press F12)
3.In the Internet Explorer Developer Tool, Click Browser Mode and Select Internet Explorer 7
And you don't have those options available, then it must not exist in IE11. You said in your 2nd post that your browser is IE7, so I'm assuming you already have it set up to 'look like' IE7? I don't know.
When you remove old version of Java, make sure you reboot before reinstalling. Also make sure you don't have something called "Java Fx" installed either. I'd remove Java and Flash, reboot the computer, and try and install them one at a time and checking if they work before installing the other.
That's about as far as I can go in helping, since I don't use Win8, IE11 or IE in general.
I have spent many hours trying to find out why my computer says I am using:
Browser = Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0(Browser Mode 7, Document Mode 5)
But also says: I am using Internet Explorer 11 Version 11.09600.17416
The twins new computer came in today.
I am so afraid, I will screw something up (... when I put it together later this week.)
If anyone can help me with my problem... either PM me or post here.
Thanks Snappy for your help.
Quote from: Sue on December 08, 2014, 11:31:14 PM
I have spent many hours trying to find out why my computer says I am using:
Browser = Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0(Browser Mode 7, Document Mode 5)
But also says: I am using Internet Explorer 11 Version 11.09600.17416
If anyone can help me with my problem... either PM me or post here.
Thanks Snappy for your help.
In Internet Explorer, go to : Tools > Compatibility View Settings
Is there anything listed in the "Websites you have added to Compatibility view" section? If so, delete them. Any website(s) listed in that section will run in IE 7 compatibility mode.
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Quote from: Mayhem on December 09, 2014, 02:14:45 AM
In Internet Explorer, go to : Tools > Compatibility View Settings
Is there anything listed in the "Websites you have added to Compatibility view" section? If so, delete them. Any website(s) listed in that section will run in IE 7 compatibility mode.
Woohoo that worked. Thank you so much Ken!!!
And Snappy thanks for your input.
Quote from: Sue on December 09, 2014, 09:14:33 AM
Woohoo that worked. Thank you so much Ken!!!
And Snappy thanks for your input.
Hey, what about me? I was here in spirit. angel19.gif
Quote from: Squid on December 09, 2014, 09:52:48 AM
Hey, what about me? I was here in spirit. angel19.gif
True translation: She was drinking distilled beverages while reading this thread. beer11.gif
Quote from: Sue on December 09, 2014, 09:14:33 AM
Woohoo that worked. Thank you so much Ken!!!
And Snappy thanks for your input.
You're welcome! tumbsup.gif
Quote from: disneyland lady on December 09, 2014, 10:37:24 AM
True translation: She was drinking distilled beverages while reading this thread. beer11.gif
ROFLMAO! beer11.gif german.gif drunk.gif party15a.gif
Quote from: Squid on December 09, 2014, 09:52:48 AM
Hey, what about me? I was here in spirit. angel19.gif
Oh and Squidly too. LOL
Greetings,
This is why I like my MacBook Pro. Although I don't run POGO games on it, the darn thing just works. Now why can't we get MicroSoft's Windows products to work? Seems like we are always chasing problems with JAVA, IE, FireFox, Chrome and Flash. JUST MAKE IT WORK! We shouldn't have to be IT geeks to play BrainDumb games to win badges and worthless tokens.
All for now and have Happy Holidays (I would have said Merry Christmas...but you know)
S1lent
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Quote from: Sue on December 09, 2014, 03:28:06 PM
Oh and Squidly too. LOL
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Quote from: s1lent on December 09, 2014, 05:34:19 PM
Greetings,
This is why I like my MacBook Pro. Although I don't run POGO games on it, the darn thing just works. Now why can't we get MicroSoft's Windows products to work? Seems like we are always chasing problems with JAVA, IE, FireFox, Chrome and Flash. JUST MAKE IT WORK! We shouldn't have to be IT geeks to play BrainDumb games to win badges and worthless tokens.
All for now and have Happy Holidays (I would have said Merry Christmas...but you know)
S1lent
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Well this isn't a java problem this time. It is a flash problem.
This is what POGO told me to do... but under edit menu is no "Preferences..."
Help me to do it correctly. Please.
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The Applet Did Not Download Correctly
Explanation:
Every time you play, the Java applet that loads the game room is automatically downloaded to your computer.
Your browser detected that the copy that was downloaded to your computer was corrupted somehow, and will not function properly.
How to Fix the Problem:
The usual cause of this error is that you have a corrupted file in your browser's cache. So, the first thing you should do is clear your browser's cache.
1.Pull down the Edit menu and choose "Preferences..."
2.Click the + next to the word "Advanced", then click "Cache".
3.Click the Clear Disk Cache button.
4.Click the Clear Memory Cache button.
5.Click OK to close the Preferences dialog box.
6.Exit and relaunch Netscape Navigator.
Netscape? Haven't they been gone for years?
Is this just trying to delete your Java cache? Can't that be done from your control panel?
"Netscape Navigator"? Really? Honestly, I'd recommend finding a new browser if you are still using that. You'll continue to have issues otherwise. Support stopped for it in 2008.
The directions are pretty straight forward though. You just have to delete the browser cache. I don't have Netscape and haven't used it in years, so can't verify that is the steps to take, but it looks correct. If you are, indeed, using a different browser than that, let us know, so we can update the steps to take. Just make sure you close your browser after you clear the cache, and open it up again.
According to Sue's copy/paste, it isn't the Java cache which is different. If it's a java applet, it wouldn't be in the java cache, it would be in the browser cache (if I am wrong about that, please, someone feel free to correct me).
You can, though, try clearing your Flash and Java cache as well. You should close your browser before clearing them though.
Steps for Flash - https://forums.adobe.com/message/4278569
Steps for Java - https://www.java.com/en/download/help/plugin_cache.xml
I got it figured out. Thank Squid for your assistance.
I need help. I am having the same issues as Sue. I've done ALL the suggestions.
Java based pogo games DO NOT load on my computer. Not. Not happening.
I go to any other site that uses Java. The site loads perfectly. No issues. No problems. Nothing. Yet I go back to pogo and load a java based game....it crashes and lots of issues.
roadwarrior, try removing Java completely from your computer. Rebooting and then installing it again. if you haven't done that already.
Quote from: snap20 on January 05, 2015, 12:58:19 PM
roadwarrior, try removing Java completely from your computer. Rebooting and then installing it again. if you haven't done that already.
not even gonna try. Been there done that way too many times. Does it matter that I'm using windows 7 starter?
Quote from: roadwarrior on January 05, 2015, 05:27:02 PM
not even gonna try. Been there done that way too many times. Does it matter that I'm using windows 7 starter?
Your problem is not likely caused by your Windows 7 Starter. I've had the same problem with Pogo and its wonderful Java issues. After doing everything suggested and then everything else that was left to do ... I closed everything, turned my computer off, went to bed and read a book. Next morning all issues had somehow resolved themselves. This has happened to me more than once ... so I'm not really surprised to see this issue popping up again. Sounds like a false positive maybe ...? Good luck with this .. it's just not funny to run into this especially on Challenge Day! Is there a site ANYWHERE on the net that has as many issues as Pogo???? lol.
New problem with the latest Java:
It won't load rooms in Pogo due to invalid/expired certificate. There is an "exception' area that is not accepting anything I put in for Pogo. I can get to the games in Pogo, just can't load the room. I've cleared cache and tried all sorts of combos. I've rebooted. The only thing I haven't done is uninstall and reinstall.
Any ideas?
Quote from: Squid on February 09, 2015, 06:39:24 PM
New problem with the latest Java:
It won't load rooms in Pogo due to invalid/expired certificate. There is an "exception' area that is not accepting anything I put in for Pogo. I can get to the games in Pogo, just can't load the room. I've cleared cache and tried all sorts of combos. I've rebooted. The only thing I haven't done is uninstall and reinstall.
Any ideas?
If it was me I would go back and try to install the older version of Java ( if you can )................I don't allow Java to update until the new version is a year old... giggle2.gif
Squid.............seems there are more than just a few having problems like this..............I went to the pogo forum and there is info there how to work around Java. It has something to do with Java security certificate.....I just put expired java security certificate in the search box on the fourm site and found lots of stuff............might be worth a try for you. Hope it helps. tumbsup.gif
A current work-around that is working for most people; to find it the place for changing this setting go to Start > Control Panel > Java > Security > Edit Site List:
kathysq1 wrote:Open Java Control Panel, under "Security" tab click "edit site list."
Add http:// game3.pogo.com (without the space after // )
There will be a warning that URLs with http are a security risk. Ignore it and click continue.
CAGal 1950 gives lots of info and how to work around this problem...
Thanks, Yoming, I did most of that already. Anyway, I dumped Java 8 and went back to 7 for now. The problem is gone. I'll check out Pogo again, like you said, when I'm forced to move onto another Java upgrade. So frustrating...
Im glad Squid, that you got some help & info from Yoming2 and it is working now so you can play. If I run into that problem too ,I wil check back here . tumbsup.gif