FP: Java Applet Does Not Work as Expected in a Shared Border (265179)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft FrontPage 2002
  • Microsoft FrontPage 2000
This article was previously published under Q265179

SYMPTOMS

When you add a Java applet to a shared border in Microsoft FrontPage, you may experience one of the following behaviors:
  • You receive an "IO exception" error message.

    -or-

  • A gray box is displayed when you browse to the page that contains the applet in a shared border.

    -or-

  • Nothing happens; no action is generated by the Java applet.

CAUSE

The Java applet works as expected in a Web page but not in a shared border.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, copy the Java applet to both the root of the Web and to the _borders folder of the Web.

NOTE: To view the _borders folder, click Web Settings on the Tools menu. On the Advanced tab, click to select the Show hidden files and folders check box (in Microsoft FrontPage 2000, click to select the Show documents in hidden directories check box), and then click OK.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/28/2004
Keywords:kbprb KB265179
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