I tried it again and it works for me.
Could you quit your browser (all windows) and restart it then try.
Also it would be helpful if you could tell us at what stage this happens.
You should be able to see messages at the bottom of your browser as the applet tries to start....
Wonder if Nathan could start?
regds.
- satya
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