Frequently Asked Questions

The Applet reports a Java security problem when the file to be searched is in the root directory.

The Applet reports a Java Security problem when the file to be searched is in the root directory.

Internet Explorer will not read the files in the root directory. Netscape works fine. Both Browsers read the root directory using the Browser to navigate but Internet Explorer misinterprets the address in it's Java runtime environment where the Applet operates.

If the files to be read (searched) are in a subdirectory, then both Browsers work fine.

It is suggested that an index.htm file is placed in the root and all other files are placed in a subdirectory, including the one containing the search Applet. index.htm should provide a link to the HTML file containing the search Applet. This way, the user will be able to use either Browser.

The example directory structure below shows how the files can be arranged. Note "fileContainingApplet.htm" contains Client Search Applet. All files to be searched are in a sub directory.