On 4/11/2017 3:24 PM, Dave wrote: > -------- Original Message -------- > From: paul chapman <p_mc_1...@hotmail.co.uk> > To: users@openoffice.apache.org <users@openoffice.apache.org> > Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2017 15:18:55 +0000 > >> Hi I have copied a document and would like to edit it but I get this >> message >> >> open office requires a jarva runtime environment but I am using >> >> the chrome browser and it does not support it . can I download something >> else? >> regards paul > > Hi Paul, > > You are confusing 2 unrelated situations. > > The JRE (Java Runtime Environment) provides Java support for the > programs on your computer AND a plug-in for your browser, which you can > disable, or (as you suggest) your browser can ignore. So you can > download and install JRE, regardless of your chosen browser. > > Some AOO (Apache OpenOffice) components (eg. Base, some wizards and > extensions) are written in and require Java (not the browser plug-in) in > order to function. > If you choose not to install JRE AOO will still work, but any attempt to > use any of it's components that require Java will generate the message > you are seeing. > > Dave > Hi Paul;
Just an addition to Dave's excellent explanation. You did not tell us what OS you were using. If you are using 64 bit Version of Windows, you must download the 32 bit JRE since AOO for Windows has no 64 bit version. The 64 and 32 bit JRE's can co-exist perfectly fine on Windows. Regards Keith --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.apache.org
