Java Program Appears as a Gray Box

ID: Q200205

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01, 4.01 Service Pack 1 for Windows 95
Microsoft Windows 98

SYMPTOMS

A Java program may not be downloaded to your computer and may appear in Internet Explorer as a gray box, or may not appear at all. This behavior can occur even if you click Yes when you are prompted to download the program.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Java package is signed without Java permissions.

MORE INFORMATION

Java packages must be signed with Java permissions to be downloaded.

Additional query words:


Keywords          : msiew95 win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:4.0,4.01,4.01 Service Pack 1
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: January 29, 1999