Java is necessary to play Pogo games. However, Java errors usually pop up on the screen if the online gaming site is incapable of detecting the program. Java is a programming language that allows you to run multimedia on the Internet. Pogo won't recognize it if it's disabled, outdated, or experiencing conflicts with security applications. Oracle provides solutions to resolving Java errors and improving online gaming with Pogo.
Enabling Java
To play Pogo games in IE8, Java must be enabled. To verify whether the program is enabled or not, click the "Tools" menu and click "Internet Options" to launch the browser's options. From the Security tab, click the "Custom Level" button to bring up the "Security Settings" box. Selecting the "Enable" radio button in the "Scripting of Java applets" section enables Java. Click "OK" to save the settings, and then relaunch Internet Explorer 8 for the changes to take effect.
Updating Java
If the version of Java you're using isn't compatible with IE8, error messages pop up on the screen when you launch Pogo games. Updating the program improves performance and repairs bugs that cause display problems. Before updating Java, uninstall the current version to avoid conflicts. To uninstall Java, click the "Start" menu, open the Control Panel, click "Programs," and then click "Programs and Features" to open the programs window. Click "Java Runtime Environment" and click the "Uninstall" button to remove the application. Download and install the updated version of Java directly from its website.
Clearing Java Cache
If Pogo games are not loading properly, clear Java cache and history to resolve problems. To clear Java cache, click the "Start" button, open the Control Panel, and then double-click the Java icon to launch the Java Control Panel. Click the "Settings" button on the General tab to view the "Temporary Files Settings" box. Click the "Delete Files" button and click "OK" to clear Java cache automatically. Downloaded applications and applets are removed automatically. Restart your browser, and then relaunch your Pogo games.
Adjusting Security Software Settings
If installed security programs such as anti-viruses and firewalls aren't configured properly to allow Java applets to run, Java error messages pop up on the screen when you load Pogo games in IE8. Temporarily disable your anti-virus or firewall. If this solves the problem, adjust the program's settings to allow Java to run, and then enable the program to protect your computer from malware and network intrusions. Adjusting security programs to allow Java applets varies with different applications, so refer to your program's manual or documentation for information on adjusting these settings properly.
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