Applet Security Preferences

Use this page to set security levels that will apply to most applets.

You can set more specific permissions using the Advanced Security page.

Select default security level for:

Signed applets. A signature is a sequence of data embedded in the applet's code. It is placed there by the originator of the applet, and protects the applet against tampering. | Unsigned applets. Unsigned applets do not have protection that prevents tampering.
Default settings for Signed Applets: | Default settings for Unsigned Applets:

Java can protect your computer and data by limiting the actions an applet can perform. Some applets may be more useful if they are permitted actions like reading and writing files. Click on the Help button for more information. Untrusted: Applets are not permitted to run. High Security: Applets are blocked from unsafe actions. Medium Security: Applets are run with safe constraints, and you are prompted to allow restricted actions. Low Security: Applets run with minimal constraints, without warning of any restricted actions.