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Update: The J# Browser Controls functionality is now available in the Visual J# Version 2.0 Redistributable Package. A separate download is not required.
J# Browser Controls provide developers with a way to migrate their existing Java applet source code to run within the context of the Microsoft .NET Framework. J# Browser Controls provide access to the Microsoft .NET Framework, including the ability to access native support for XML Web services. They also provide Visual J# developers with a way to enable rich, client-side functionality within a Web-based application.
Downloads
- J# Browser Controls Version 2.0 is the latest version of J# Browser Controls functionality and is included with the J# Redistributable Version 2.0.
- Click here to download J# Browser Controls Version 1.1b. This is for use with the .NET Framework version 1.1. Version 1.1b replaces the older J# Browser Controls version 1.1.
Common Questions
Q: What are the system requirements for using the J# Browser Controls?A: J# Browser Controls require the corresponding version of the .NET Framework Redistributable Package to be installed.
Q: I am not a developer, but I will be using applications that were built with the J# Browser Controls. As an end user, do I need to download the J# Browser Controls official release? A: If you intend to use applications that were built with J# Browser Controls, then yes, you do need to install the J# Browser Controls release. In most cases the developer of the application you are using will let you know if you need to obtain install the J# Browser Controls runtime.
Q: Why is Microsoft providing this functionality?
A: Customers say that they want the ability to migrate away from Java applets because of the risk for security vulnerabilities with their existing Java applets. Some developers also want to enhance the functionality of their existing Java applets. By migrating to J# Browser Controls that run within the context of the Microsoft .NET Framework, developers have immediately access to a wealth of .NET Framework functionality, such as support for XML Web services. For more information about the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine, please see https://www.microsoft.com/java.
Q: I am a developer and I am having problems migrating my Java applet to a J# Browser Control. Where can I get assistance or report my feedback? A: We are very interested in hearing your feedback. The public J# forum is located at https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/visualjsharpgeneral/threads.
Visual J# is not a tool for developing applications intended to run on a Java virtual machine. Applications and services built with Visual J# will run only in the .NET Frameworkâthey will not run on any Java virtual machine. Visual J# has been developed independently by Microsoft. It is neither endorsed nor approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc.