Microsoft KB Archive/184598

= INFO: Reloading Class Files with Internet Explorer 4.0 =

Article ID: 184598

Article Last Modified on 8/21/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 128-Bit Edition
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 128-Bit Edition
 * Microsoft Visual J++ 1.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Visual J++ 1.1 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Java Virtual Machine

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This article was previously published under Q184598



SUMMARY
This article describes how to reload Java class files in Internet Explorer 4.0--for example, if you have changed them while developing an applet.



MORE INFORMATION
Microsoft Visual J++ 1.1 and other development environments have previously required the browser to be restarted in order for updated classes to be used while debugging. This was because of issues with Internet Explorer loading Java classes from the cache rather than from any updated classes on the developer's computer. Using Internet Explorer 4.0, you can simply press CTRL+F5 or CTRL + the Refresh button to cause the classes to be reloaded and any updates used.

When the Active Desktop feature of Internet Explorer 4.0 is installed, the operating system keeps an instance of Internet Explorer running until the user logs off or reboots. In that situation, CTRL+Refresh makes it possible to load class files you are developing without rebooting the computer.

