Red X image displayed where the applet should be. Applets won't run
March 20th, 2009
Applies to:
Browser(s):
Internet Explorer 5.5, Internet Explorer 6.x, Netscape 6.2x, Netscape 7, Mozilla 1.4+
JRE version(s):
1.5.0
Description:
An applet does not load, and the “Java Plug-in Control Panel” shows the following error:
* java.net.UnknownHostException: www.xxxxx.com
at java.net.PlainSocketImpl.connect(Unknown Source)
* Or, you see an image that looks like a small white box with a Red X in it
* Or, the browser cannot display the program, and shows the error message
“Loading Java Applet Failed…”
Cause:
The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) could not obtain proxy information from the browser.
The JRE is not configured correctly
Start the Java Plug-in Control Panel by following these instructions:
1. Click the Start menu
2. Select Settings
3. Select Control Panel
4. Double click the Java icon.
5. Click on the Network Settings button.
6. Select the Use Browser Settings checkbox.
7. Click the OK button to save your changes.
8. Close all browser windows. Restart the browser and try to load the applet.
9. If the applet still does not load and you see the same connection error, try to configure your web browser’s proxy settings.