Cannot get applets to display 2

[cookeee]

For some unknown reason applets (hover buttons) on internet explorer have stopped appearing leaving a blank space where they were.
How do I get them to appear

 

[carrr]

Which version are you running?
Have you installed SP1, of you're running 6.0 (which I'm going to guess you are)?
If not, do so.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.asp

If this isn't the fix, then make sure all of your Java settings are enabled, first off. (Under Tools, Internet Options, Security, Custom Level...also on the Advanced tab.)

 

[cookeee]

Yes I am running XP with 6.0 + SP1. Have checked all boxes, still no luck. What can I try next.

 

[carrr]

Now it's time (after everything else craps out) to reinstall Java runtime environment. You can get it at either of these two sites:

http://java.sun.com/j2se/

http://download.com.com/3302-2417-10105089.html

 

[ctarr]

the Java runtime could be damaged or corrupted.

Check Tools | Internet Options | Settings | View Objects

Like carrr said I'd reinstall, be sure to run the add/remove Programs routine first just to clean up the registry.

 

[carrr]

You know, I'm laughing myself silly here.
I've pointed several folks toward the Java solution, but have never really had need to implement it myself. I mean, I have no problems...yeah, ok.
I looked under View Objects and dagnabbit if my Java Runtime 1.3.1 didn't read as damaged.
So, long story short...removed all previous instances in View Objects AND in Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel, then downloaded and installed v. 1.4 from the Sun site.
The bittersweet side of all this is, I don't know that I'll be able to tell a difference, what with no symptoms on the front end...

 

[cookeee]

Hi Guys,

That's solved it. Everything is working fine now.
Runtine was damaged, followed your instructions and if by magic all my buttons appeared.

Again thanks a lot for all the good advice

Steve