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Java Policy File

For security reasons, Java normally prevents applets from accessing the clipboard. To get around this restriction, you can install a small text file with the following contents in your "home" directory:

   grant {
      permission java.awt.AWTPermission "accessClipboard";
   };

The file must be named: .java.policy (Note the leading period).

Your "home" directory varies depending on your OS. If you are using Windows 9x/Me the "home" directory is simply the main Windows folder, e.g., C:\windows. On Windows NT or Windows 2000/XP upgraded from NT, the "home" directory is your personal userid profile folder under the main Windows folder, e.g., C:\winnt\profiles\youruserid". On clean installations of Windows 2000/XP and those upgraded from Win9x/Me, the "home" directory is in C:\Documents and Settings\youruserid.

If you are using a Mac, the "home" directory should be the one you are taken to when you click on the Home icon.

SECURITY NOTE: installing this .java.policy file will decrease the security of your system because it will allow any Java applet access to the clipboard. You may want to consider temporarily removing the .java.policy file from your home directory if you are working with sensitive information and accessing untrusted web sites at the same time.

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