Wifi woes

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  1. 01-14-2012 10:15 AM #1
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    Question Wifi woes

    I recently tried to install an app on my MacBook but couldn't. I got an error message that said in order to install this app I need to be running java runtime and would I like to install it. So I try to install this java runtime. This is where it gets a little stupid. There is an error message saying I need an Internet connection and one doesn't exist and to try again later. But I do have a connection. How else would I have gotten this far. So I follow the prompt to the diagnostics of my wifi. That window is indicating that it wants a password. So I input it. Now it goes from to worse. At this point my wifi stops working. The fix at this point seems to reboot the computer. And we're back to square one. I am posting this using that same connection. Huh? What's going on? This makes no sense to me. My computer is a MacBook yr. 2008, OSX Lion. I am very diligent about maintaining the most recent updates.

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    Maybe try shutting off the firewall to see if that works, then don't forget to turn it back on?

    If that don't work let me know, I'll see what else I can help with your problem.
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    Tried the firewall thing. No go. I got the same error.
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    Mac OS X 10.7: OS X Lion does not provide a Java runtime by default. If you open "Applications -> Utilities -> Java Preferences" or if you launch an application that requires Java (such as Adobe Photoshop) and Java is not installed, OS X Lion will prompt you to install Java.
    So, either try here:Apple - Support - Downloads or here: Install the Java runtime (JRE) | Mac OS 10.7 Lion

    Other than that, I'll do a little research that is if you are 100% you are online w/o a doubt.
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    Sparky, that last idea worked. I downloaded from apple support and installed no problem. All is good again. Thank you.
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    Your welcome, I'm just glad it all worked out for you!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by sparkyscott21 View Post
    Your welcome, I'm just glad it all worked out for you!!
    Scott you are clever... Way over my head...this is why you are an expert.. 👍
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    Please stop telling me these things. They are going to my head... No really, Stop,

    You didn't do so bad yourself, you ought to give more credit to yourself..
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