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Java Version Warning launching applets

Troubleshooting


Problem

User goes to application that uses a Java applet, and sees a version warning dialog.

Symptom

When user opens applications listed below, one of either of the following pairs of dialog boxes is displayed.

QuickPrint (Direct Print only), Assets Topology, Attachimage, Workflow Designer, Workflow Designer Advanced, Dispatching and Application Designer; Scheduler; Change, Actual Configuration Item, Configuration Items, Create Service Request, Self Service Center, Change, Change Schedule, Releases, and Activity Tasks


    An application from the location below is requesting permission to run

    Name: com.ibm.tivoli.maximo.asset.topology ...

    From: <mxserver_hostname:port.>


or
    This application would like to use a version of Java (1.6.0) that is not installed on your system. We recommend running the application with the latest version of Java on your computer.

    Name: <application name>
    Location: <mxserver_hostname:port>

And you are given the choice of Run with the latest version or Cancel.

Two examples of the what might be listed in Name:

    workflowdesignerapplet-wfcanvas
    asset_assettopoapplet-asttopo_topology

[{"Product":{"code":"SSLKT6","label":"IBM Maximo Asset Management"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU048","label":"IBM Software"},"Component":"System Related","Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"7.5","Edition":"","Line of Business":{"code":"LOB77","label":"Automation Platform"}},{"Product":{"code":"SSWT9A","label":"IBM Control Desk"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU048","label":"IBM Software"},"Component":"Not Applicable","Platform":[{"code":"PF002","label":"AIX"},{"code":"PF010","label":"HP-UX"},{"code":"PF016","label":"Linux"},{"code":"PF027","label":"Solaris"},{"code":"PF033","label":"Windows"}],"Version":"7.5;7.5.1;7.5.1.1;7.5.1.2;7.5.3","Edition":"Edition Independent","Line of Business":{"code":"LOB77","label":"Automation Platform"}},{"Product":{"code":"SSRHPA","label":"IBM Maximo Application Suite"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU048","label":"IBM Software"},"Component":" ","Platform":[{"code":"","label":""}],"Version":"","Edition":"","Line of Business":{"code":"LOB77","label":"Automation Platform"}}]

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Modified date:
15 September 2025

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