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PStreet1

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I still use AOL (I know how bad that is). Suddenly, two days ago, I ceased to be able to use Google. The screen comes up; I type in the search; absolutely nothing happens.

I can still use it when I use FireFox.

Any suggestions?
 

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Maybe aol does not like the https.
Moving off aol is necessary at this point for your own internet security.

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I still use AOL (I know how bad that is). Suddenly, two days ago, I ceased to be able to use Google. The screen comes up; I type in the search; absolutely nothing happens.

I can still use it when I use FireFox.

Any suggestions?


I'll bet you're using the Chrome browser - right? There was a recent change yesterday that will affect some Java applications. I can provide more detail if you verify that you're using Chrome.
 

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This is what I'm talking about... I found a quick link with an explanation. I'm not sure if it applies to you or not though.

https://java.com/en/download/faq/chrome.xml

Chrome no longer supports NPAPI (technology required for Java applets)
The Java plug-in for web browsers relies on the cross platform plugin architecture NPAPI, which has been supported by all major web browsers for over a decade. Google's Chrome version 45 (scheduled for release in September 2015) drops support for NPAPI, impacting plugins for Silverlight, Java, Facebook Video and other similar NPAPI based plugins.

Java applications are offered though web browsers as either a web start application (which do not interact with the browser once they are launched) or as a Java applet (which might interact with the browser). This change does not affect Web Start applications, it only impacts applets.

If you have problems accessing Java applications using Chrome, Oracle recommends using Firefox, Internet Explorer or Safari instead.
 

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Until today I was using whatever browser AOL uses, even when I accessed through FireFox. Even though FireFox allowed me to access Google, today I switched to the FireFox browser. At any rate, I clicked that choice; nothing looks any different.
 

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Until today I was using whatever browser AOL uses, even when I accessed through FireFox. Even though FireFox allowed me to access Google, today I switched to the FireFox browser. At any rate, I clicked that choice; nothing looks any different.

I'm not sure what you mean by "that choice". With the recent change yesterday, it won't work at all in Chrome. I don't know anything about the aol browser to be able to help with that aspect - sorry.
 

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Somehow I think it may be related to the issue I presented (just because of the timing). But, I don't know anything about the AOL setup to help any further. The decision made by Google regarding Chrome and the Java applets will create some havoc out there for many. Good luck!
 

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I recently had my computer worked on. I just checked the defaults and discovered that, yes, I am now using Google Chrome. I know I could take it off--but that's the end of my knowledge. Then, how would I get another browser?

I think I have to go back and receive more aid.

Thanks.
 

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I recently had my computer worked on. I just checked the defaults and discovered that, yes, I am now using Google Chrome. I know I could take it off--but that's the end of my knowledge. Then, how would I get another browser?

I think I have to go back and receive more aid.

Thanks.

No need to take anything off. But if you want Firefox, just enter 'Mozilla Firefox' in your search window. A box will open and 'install Firefox' will be on a button there. Click it and it will just install. Then after it's installed, you will be given the choice to make it your default browser. You can also with a click transfer all your favorites/bookmarks to your chosen browser. In that search window, there will also be some kind of symbol. click it and you can choose which search engine you use. Google, Bing, others. All of them will give slightly different results. If you get Firefox, they have such things as 'add ons' that supplement the browser. check for 'most popular'. AdBlock is a good one that will keep a lot of unwanted pop-up ads from annoying you.

Hope I haven't just confused you. It was not my intention.

Jim
 

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AOL is still around? Seriously, I thought that disappeared many years ago. Shows how much I know. :doh:
 

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I recently had my computer worked on. I just checked the defaults and discovered that, yes, I am now using Google Chrome. I know I could take it off--but that's the end of my knowledge. Then, how would I get another browser?

I think I have to go back and receive more aid.

Thanks.

Go ahead and uncheck Google Chrome where you mentioned you found it, save changes and exit. Then when you open Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Edge - it should prompt you to make that browser your default. It's worth a try and it won't hurt anything.
 
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