How do I enable and view the Java Console?

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How do I enable and view the Java Console?

This article applies to:

Platform(s): Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows ME, Windows 98
Browser(s): All Browsers
Java version(s): 1.4.2_xx, 1.5.0, 6.0

The Java Console provides information about the Java version, user home directory, and any error message that occurs while running an applet or application. You can enable the Java Console for the Windows platform.

Enabling the Java Console

6.0, 1.5.0

Method 1:

Click Start
Select Settings
Select Control Panel.
Double click the Java icon.
Click the Advance tab.
Click on the sign
Select Show Console and click Apply.

Method 2:

Locate Java icon from the System tray on lower right hand side of screen.
Right click on Java icon
Select Open Console.

Enabling the Java Console for Windows Platform

1.4.2

Click Start --> Settings -- Control Panel.
Double-click the "Java Plug-in" icon.
Click the Basic tab.
Select Show Console and click Apply.

Viewing the Java Console for your Browser

Internet Explorer

From the browser menu bar, click Tools.
Select Sun Java Console.

Mozilla 1.4+

From the browser menu bar, click Tools.
Select Web Development > Java Console.