i have followed the step on Java.com to enable Java on the web browser, however JAVA isn't even listed under the Advanced Tab, where it needs to be so I can enable/disable it. It was there before I downloaded to newest version of Java offline. Why did it disappear from the Internet Option>advanced tabs menu, how do I get it back? Java.com also states I have the newest version and it is in my control panel...it's just...not working. I also have firefox and Java is working fine on there, but I prefer using IE. a friend of mine mentioned I might need to delete and re-install IE, but I dont feel comfortable doing that. thank you for your help