Unfortunately, Microsoft has decided to stop supporting Java applets which allow a web browser to run some interactive games online. Most other browsers fully support this function as do some older versions of Internet Explorer. Incompatable versions of Internet Explorer can be made to work very easily, but it's not the BEST option. We'll explain:

There are several easy ways to get your computer to run Java applets. Choose one from the following:

1. First, if you have any other browser available, try it first. Most browsers besides Internet Explorer do run Java applets.

2. The preferred method is to download the free Netscape browser.

A. Runs Java applets flawlessly - better than any option available with Internet Explorer.
B. Netscape Browser is much less vulnerable to being hijacked (only because it's less common)
C. If your Internet Explorer browser DOES get hijacked, you can use Netscape to browse until the Explorer problem is resolved.
D. Both browsers will be available to you - downloading Netscape DOES NOT remove Explorer or change it in any way.
E. This is a very simple and safe procedure. Anyone can easily do this and Netscape is a well-known, respected company.
F. Get the latest version at the Netscape Browser Download Page (Opens in a new window).

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