I also am having serious problems since Sun Java suggested I upgrade on my Windows XP 10/2007. I immediately had problems viewing pix, news photos, and loading Pogo games. In January 2008 Sun Java suggested I upgrade on my Windows Vista which I did...again same problem. The only common denominator is Sun Java upgrade. It does not help to uninstall the Sun Java and download the original version you had because it did something to the Active X. I do not know the real answer to your question as I have written to Sun Java and they have not answered.