INFO: Reloading Class Files with Internet Explorer 4.0

ID: Q184598

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Visual J++, versions 1.0, 1.1
Microsoft Win32 Virtual Machine for Java
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01 for Windows 95

SUMMARY

This article describes how to reload Java class files in Internet Explorer 4.0--for example, if you have changed them while developing an applet.

MORE INFORMATION

Microsoft Visual J++ 1.1 and other development environments have previously required the browser to be restarted in order for updated classes to be used while debugging. This was because of issues with Internet Explorer loading Java classes from the cache rather than from any updated classes on the developer's computer. Using Internet Explorer 4.0, you can simply press CTRL+F5 or CTRL + the Refresh button to cause the classes to be reloaded and any updates used.

When the Active Desktop feature of Internet Explorer 4.0 is installed, the operating system keeps an instance of Internet Explorer running until the user logs off or reboots. In that situation, CTRL+Refresh makes it possible to load class files you are developing without rebooting the computer.

REFERENCES

For additional information, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q164530
   TITLE     : Internet Explorer 4.0 Ie4.txt File

   ARTICLE-ID: Q167998
   TITLE     : Cannot Debug Visual J++ Programs on IE 4.0

Additional query words: reload class

Keywords          : kbnokeyword kbDebug kbGenInfo kbide kbVJ JVM 
Version           : WINDOWS:1.0,1.1,4.0,4.01
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbinfo

Last Reviewed: May 1, 1998