Java

Instructions for Upgrading a Web Browser to be Java Compatible

If the chat software failed to load due to the the absence of the Sun Microsystems JAVA 2 Platform Standard Edition or the Java Runtime Environment (JRE), use the following instructions to upgrade your system.

  • Right-click on this link - JRE.zip - and 'save target as' to save this file to your computer.
  • Unzip to remove the .exe file.
  • Double-click the downloaded .exe file to install the J2SE(TM) Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 9. Press 'Run' if you receive a Security Warning dialog box asking 'Do you want to run this file?' Follow the default instructions. You may be required to reboot after installation.
  • After installation, return to the chat page and enter the chat.
  • If you have any additional questions, please e-mail webmaster@stjohns.edu.