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Java applets are not run when you use a Chrome browser

Attempting to run Java™ applets with a Chrome browser returns an error that the plug-in is not supported.

Symptoms

When you try to run the following Java applets in an environment that uses Chrome version 42 or later, the system displays This plug-in is not supported.

Causes

The Java plug-in for web browsers requires the cross platform architecture NPAPI. As of Chrome 42, you must complete more configuration steps to use NPAPI plug-ins.
Important: NPAPI support is scheduled to be removed from Chrome by late 2015, so consider browser alternatives to Chrome as soon as possible.

Resolving the problem

To enable NPAPI in Chrome version 42 or later:
  1. Start the Chrome web browser.
  2. In the address bar, enter chrome://flags/#enable-npapi.
  3. Click the Enable link for the Enable NPAPI configuration option.
  4. Click Relaunch that is now displayed at the bottom of the configuration page.


Last updated: March 2016
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