Can not run Java Applets in Internet Explorer 11 using JRE 7u51

Question

Today I updated my Java version to 7u51. After the installation, I cleared Java Cache, browser\'s Cache, and logged into a secure website that uses an Applet to provide cert

Answer 1

For Windows 8.1 Users.... there is a little note on the java download site which says:

"Downloading and installing Java will only work in Desktop mode on Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. See the Java on Windows 8 FAQ for more detailed information."

Unfortunately, "Desktop mode" is not the default mode in Windows 8.1. After installing java and wasting 2hours trying to get java working with IE11, I went back to oracles site...paid a bit more attention to that warning!! switched to Desktop mode, and reinstalled java... hey presto it worked.

Furious, that java download does not work with the default config of Windows 8.1, don't know who to be more angry with? Oracle or Microsoft? ( or me for skimming over the warning..)