For a year or so, I haven't been able to access the video poker
analyzer at the Wizard of Odds' site. It says I need to have Java
installed. I went to a Web site that explained how to install it and,
not only did it say it was installed on my computer, but I carefully
followed the instructions on how to verify that it was installed and I
agree that it's installed.
Java Help Needed
Have you tried a different browser?
Java applications have become increasingly controversial over the past few years since they can give rise to computer security vulnerabilities.
Accordingly, the latest Java versions include a more sophisticated security test. Ideally, applications should be “signed” via a certificate authenticating that the application can be trusted.
The Java vp analyzer app at wizardofodds.com lacks such a certificate, and therefore it may be the case that Java rejects loading the app unless you manually authorize the website (http://wizardofodds.com) for exception handling via the Java Control Panel. This can be accessed via the Windows Control Panel – see http://www.java.com/en/download/help/java_blocked.xml for further guidance.)
Another member privately wrote me a suggestion that worked. I posted
my question on the list, besides wanting many possibilities of people
who had the solution, because I assumed I wasn't the only one who was
having the problem. My solution required me to change my security
settings, which I thought I already had done.
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harry.porter@verizon.net wrote:
Java applications have become increasingly controversial over the past few years since they can give rise to computer security vulnerabilities.
Accordingly, the latest Java versions include a more sophisticated security test. Ideally, applications should be "signed" via a certificate authenticating that the application can be trusted.
The Java vp analyzer app at wizardofodds.com lacks such a certificate, and therefore it may be the case that Java rejects loading the app unless you manually authorize the website (http://wizardofodds.com) for exception handling via the Java Control Panel. This can be accessed via the Windows Control Panel -- see http://www.java.com/en/download/help/java_blocked.xml for further guidance.)
I just looked and I could only find several Video Poker games but not an analyzer as such. Try different browsers (Chrome, IE, Firefox, Safari) - sometimes the installed version of Java is different than what your browser is using (check your plugins). I played the game using IE version 11. What is the exact URL of the analyzer so I can try to do what you are trying.
exgeek@comcast.net wrote:
I just looked and I could only find several Video Poker games but not an analyzer as such. Try different browsers (Chrome, IE, Firefox, Safari) - sometimes the installed version of Java is different than what your browser is using (check your plugins). I played the game using IE version 11. What is the exact URL of the analyzer so I can try to do what you are trying.
It's at:
I got it to run on my first attempt - I am on Windows 7, and used IE11, as well as Firefox 26.0. I do not have Chrome installed at the moment. About the only thing I could suggest is removing Java completely from your system, and running a utility that removes stray fragments of old Java installations. Then reinstall Java and try again - I think the latest Java revision is SE 7 Update 51.
Java is using new security features in Version 7. The following URL explains the change and how to work around it, Also the risks involved in doing so. Hope this Helps.