WebCamErrors-WHYC.pdfVIP

Web Cam Errors: If you see a warning like this: Name: LiveApplet Location: 6:7000/~wvdoc-01-/LiveApplet/ Your security settings have blocked an application from running with an out-of-date or expired version of Java. You should visit J and download the most current version of Java. When prompted, you may want to uncheck the boxes that offer to install the “Ask” search tool. Follow the prompts, run the installation files, and when finished, click the button that will allow you test your Java installation. When it is complete, you may be offered an opportunity to un-install your old version of Java which is a good idea too. Once you get through this step, it is very likely that you will see the next, similar warning. It requires some additional steps. If you see a warning something like this: Application Blocked by Security Settings Name: LiveApplet Location: 6:7000 Your security settings have blocked an untrusted application from running It is likely because you have installed a recent Java security update that prevents running a Java application that has been published by an unknown publisher. The WHYC camera is approximately 10 years old, and it uses older methods that do not meet the newer Java security standards. The newer model cameras do not use the same methods and do not have this security problem. It is completely safe to view the WHYC web camera. If you see a warning such as what is shown above, and you’d like to use the WHYC web camera, proceed as follows: (It may be helpful to print this document out). If you are using a Windows PC, from your start menu, choose “All Programs” / “Java” and then “Configure Java”. If you have a different operating system, there may be a different path, but the goal is to get into the Java Configuration settings Java Control Panel. Select the “Security” tab. It should look like this: You’re going to need to add two lines to the “Exception Site List”, so that it looks lik