

“You may re-enable Java applets by clicking the region labeled ‘Inactive plug-in’ on a webpage. The Cupertino giant explains that, “On systems that have not already installed Java for Mac OS X 10.6 update 9 or later, this update will configure web browsers to not automatically run Java applets.” The release updates the system Java SE 6 to version 1.6.0_39 for Mac OS X v10.6 which Apple itself provided in the past. A direct download link is also available below. Superseding all previous versions of Java for Mac OS X v10.6, Java for Mac OS X v10.6 Update 12 is provided as a free download on Apple’s Support site. After blocking the latest version of Java from OS X Mountain Lion, Apple is now patching the Snow Leopard implementation with Java for Mac OS X v10.6 Update 12.Īs Oracle is fixing a bug it should have taken care of a long time ago, Apple is taking matters into its own hands releasing Java for Mac OS X v10.6 Update 12, which “delivers improved security, reliability, and compatibility for Java SE 6.”
