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could anyone tell me how to create a cab file for my applet(swing) and sign it so that it works in IE too?

I have developed an applet(java swing) using jdk1.3 to dial a phone number.I am using java plug-in 1.3 in the client browser.The applet is loaded from the web server (IIS4.0) in the client machine.Actaully this applet has to be signed if it has to access the client machine's com port.So, I signed the applet using the tools keytool and jarsigner.It created a signed .jar file.When i loaded this applet in netscape navigator in the client machine, it's working fine.But when I tried the same signed appplet in IE5.0 it's not working.Suppose if I run the applet in netscape one time
and then if i run the same applet in IE it's working.Why is it so? I heard that for IE we have to create a cab file instead of jar file.Is it true?If so, could anyone
tell me how to create a cab file for my applet and sign it so that it works in IE too?

barrel

Do you use an official certificate? If I remember correctly, IE will reject the applet anyway if the certificate is not valid....

Barrel

bakyaraj

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I created a certificate of my own using javatools keytool and jarsigner.It's
working in Netscape.Then why not in IE?

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barrel

Bakyaraj,

I was wondering... Why a 'B' grade? Was my answer not good enough?

Barrel