Java certificate issues

[Jonathan Feinberg]

I'm aware of the issue people are facing with an expired code-signing certificate, and am taking steps to address it. It's an expensive and time-consuming process, which, each year, makes me want to give up on Wordle. But I'm gritting my teeth for one more!

Look for resolution in a day or two.

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[sfra...@saintmartinacademy.org]

Please hurry!!!  I'm on a deadline for my yearbook and have already created a bunch of wordles for it and need more and want to match style, color, etc so I don't want to use a different word art application!!!  Thanks so much!!!

[Laird Farquharson]

I know supporting a free web-app must suck parts of our soul away... especially when people yell and say things like "please hurry".   But rest assured your app is APPRECIATED, and we very much value the effort you put in.

On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 12:56:27 PM UTC-4, Jonathan Feinberg wrote:

[ann...@msn.com]

You and your wonderful program are the BEST!  THank You!  I turn them into wonderful word cloud gifts for my mentors.  Thank you.

On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 12:56:27 PM UTC-4, Jonathan Feinberg wrote:

[Jonathan Feinberg]

Thanks, everyone, for the very kind words. I'll get everything back up and running as soon as possible. I'm waiting on the code-signing cert sales folks to do the verification process, so it's out of my hands for a short while.

[Gergana Marinova]

Thank you, Jonathan!

On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 9:49:36 PM UTC-4, Jonathan Feinberg wrote:

Thanks, everyone, for the very kind words. I'll get everything back up and running as soon as possible. I'm waiting on the code-signing cert sales folks to do the verification process, so it's out of my hands for a short while.

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[Slawka G. Scarso]

I join those with fingers crossed and appreciating your work! I'm so looking forward to using it for a new book I'm about to give to my publisher. Too bad I left the word clouds to the very last minute :-(

Just a little extra motivation as you're updating the certificate :-)

[Michael Gray]

Well, I would love to make a donation to offset some of those costs. Can I just PayPal to your email? 

[Jonathan Feinberg]

OK, folks; a newly-signed Wordle applet has been deployed, and works when I test it. Good luck wrestling your operating systems and web browsers into compliance!

[Gergana Marinova]

Happy dance! :))))

[Lori Klosterman]

Looking forward to hearing about the success by others in this forum!

[wilkey925]

Have you been able to get it to work after this fix? I still am having the same issue

[Tim Hughes]

It seems to still be blocked with Java in all browsers. Even when adding http://wordle.appspot.com to the exception list. Anything special I need to do to get this working?

[Peter Parise]

Hi Johnathan,

Thank you for maintaining this site even though most users can be a bit demanding. I for one appreciate the work you have done. I think Wordle is worth the wait.

To be honest I wish I could code as well but with all the computer languages out there it's hard to decide on which to focus on.

Thanks again

Peter
tesolpeter.wordpress.com

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[Jineen Carcamo]

Has anyone been able to get this to work with the new certification? I'm trying on both Internet Explorer & Chrome with no luck. I've gone into my Java Control Center and inputted all wordle links I could think of into the exception site list but I keep getting this error message.  

 Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!

On Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 2:51:32 PM UTC-4, Jonathan Feinberg wrote:

[Jonathan Feinberg]

Have you tried putting wordle.appspot.com on the Exception Site list as the dialog suggests?

[Aaron Thomas]

Java is verified, I have added the url to the exceptions list, the active x controller is blocked as it is unknown to windows. I have set unsigned active x controlers to prompt. Now when I hit create this is what happens(see attachment)

[cbri...@wykeregisfed.dorset.sch.uk]

https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/6213033

This seems to be a security issue. I keep getting moaned at by our teachers to fix it as they Love Your Site!

[Jonathan Feinberg]

On Mon, Jul 13, 2015 at 7:24 AM, <cbri...@wykeregisfed.dorset.sch.uk> wrote:

https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/6213033

This seems to be a security issue. I keep getting moaned at by our teachers to fix it as they Love Your Site!

This is not related to the certificate issue that people were experiencing; this is a separate problem, namely, that Chrome no longer supports Java at all. Chrome users can no longer use Wordle.

[Diana Corsini]

I tried using Mozilla and IE, and get an Error as well, blocking visualization of any wordle (I was trying to visualize a wordle I did on December 2014).
I hope it's a temporary thing!
ciao and thank you Jonathan and all,
Diana Corsini

[Diana Corsini]

Hi, Stephen

thanks for your info.
Could you be a little more specific about the app you updated and what you actually did ("I fumbled my way")? Because I tried and tried through Mozilla, to no avail. First of all: have you got Windows 7 (like I have)?Thanks again for your time, anyway.

I also wonder if there's anyone who can still use Wordle and how? What are his pc and browser's specifics?

d

On Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 7:55 AM, Stephen Boyle <fuzz...@gmail.com> wrote:

I turned off various blocking extensions to make sure they weren't preventing the app from working. I gave up on trying with Chrome and Internet Explorer as both are abandoning Flash. I have Mozilla's Firefox installed -- it needed an update of an app, then it worked. I did get some rather odd language in the menus that wasn't intelligible. I fumbled my way through selections and discovery of results to reach what I wanted.

The key is going to be a Flash and Javascript supportive browser and operating system.

[Stephen Boyle]

I turned off various blocking extensions to make sure they weren't preventing the app from working. I gave up on trying with Chrome and Internet Explorer as both are abandoning Flash. I have Mozilla's Firefox installed -- it needed an update of an app, then it worked. I did get some rather odd language in the menus that wasn't intelligible. I fumbled my way through selections and discovery of results to reach what I wanted.

The key is going to be a Flash and Javascript supportive browser and operating system.

On Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 7:01:21 PM UTC-4, Diana Corsini wrote:

[Ramu Venkitaramanan]

Hello Jonathan,

We are a school and having the same issues as others, still not fixed.

We have whitelisted the websites, *.appspot.com, ?*.googleapis.com and have IE 11 and Google v44 and Java 8.51 and still get the error as below on Internet Explorer.

Could you please advise?

For Chrome though, if you enable NPAPI from flags (chrome://flags/#enable-npapi) and relaunch the browser, it appears to load Java (i.e., you get the prompts to accept the certificate and on machines which has lower version of Java, prompts to update or Later and you are able to move forward) and only on one machine did we actually get the picture to load fine, others just a blank white page (tried export to see if its just not visible and it exported whitepage).

Regards,

Ramu

[Jonathan Feinberg]

On Wed, Aug 5, 2015 at 3:35 AM, Ramu Venkitaramanan <ram...@live.in> wrote:

Could you please advise?

Unfortunately, no. This is a problem for a seasoned systems administrator.

[Ramu Venkitaramanan]

I don't know what makes a 'seasoned systems administrator'.. I am the administrator for my school and I have asked staff to not use the site as its broken. That is my fix.

I have tested your website from home and experience the same issue, so its not my network issue, the website is broken, whether you like it or not, until you can come out with something that everyone here can follow, its deemed broken.

Regards,

Ramu

[Jonathan Feinberg]

On Wed, Aug 5, 2015 at 9:38 AM, Ramu Venkitaramanan <ram...@live.in> wrote:

 

I have tested your website from home and experience the same issue, so its not my network issue, the website is broken, whether you like it or not, until you can come out with something that everyone here can follow, its deemed broken.

Agreed! If it were in my ability to do so, I would.

[David Bowie]

Ok, so I liked Wordle alot and finally got it to work beautifully in Firefox (latest stable 36.0.4) on Linux Mint 17.1. Update Java if you need to.
Btw, I couldn't get it to work on Windows 10 in Chrome 44 nor Firefox beta.
Awesome app!
Thanks Jonathan

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On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 11:56:27 AM UTC-5, Jonathan Feinberg wrote:

I'm aware of the issue people are facing with an expired code-signing certificate, and am taking steps to address it. It's an expensive and time-consuming process, which, each year, makes me want to give up on Wordle. But I'm gritting my teeth for one more!

Look for resolution in a day or two.

[Stephen Boyle]

I'm using Windows 8.1 on this PC. 

Installed the latest version of Mozilla Firefox - http://getfirefox.com

Installed the latest version of Adobe Flash - http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/

I had to do a Java update also - https://java.com/en/download/ (latest release August 18, 2015)

Once all that was done - there's a matter of allowing the valid Java certificate through Firefox. You can check a box to always permit the application to run.

[Stephen Boyle]

I should also say - the problem I was encountering with jibberish for menus has been fixed. it was probably a Java update issue.

[Peter]

After updating Java to 8.0.60 (latest release as of August 18, 2015) and then updating the Java plug in for Firefox 40, at long last success! :) All this on Ubuntu 14.04 via command line http://askubuntu.com/questions/649185/firefox-blocking-outdated-java-plugin.

[kasdte...@gmail.com]

Can you email us when a resolution is found?

Thank you!

On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 12:56:27 PM UTC-4, Jonathan Feinberg wrote:

[Jonathan Feinberg]

On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 9:20 AM, <kasdte...@gmail.com> wrote:

Can you email us when a resolution is found?

A new certificate was deployed at the end of June. Any troubles since then are not related to this issue.

[Kiara Hartley]

I think Java is still the issue as I have updated my java twice when prompted by the site and after a surprise restart it now refuses to even leave the create page. I was hoping to experiment with this for a client...

[Jonathan Feinberg]

On Wed, Sep 9, 2015 at 12:25 AM, Kiara Hartley <kiarah...@gmail.com> wrote:

I think Java is still the issue as I have updated my java twice when prompted by the site and after a surprise restart it now refuses to even leave the create page. I was hoping to experiment with this for a client...

Oh, Java is certainly the issue, but not certificate freshness.

[John Watkins]

Somebody suggested using Firefox and that worked for me.

On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 12:56:27 PM UTC-4, Jonathan Feinberg wrote:

I'm aware of the issue people are facing with an expired code-signing certificate, and am taking steps to address it. It's an expensive and time-consuming process, which, each year, makes me want to give up on Wordle. But I'm gritting my teeth for one more!

Look for resolution in a day or two.

[John Watkins]

Try using Firefox

[scot...@bc.edu]

This is such a good program to use for creating word clouds I hope you find a solution soon.

On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 12:56:27 PM UTC-4, Jonathan Feinberg wrote:

I'm aware of the issue people are facing with an expired code-signing certificate, and am taking steps to address it. It's an expensive and time-consuming process, which, each year, makes me want to give up on Wordle. But I'm gritting my teeth for one more!

Look for resolution in a day or two.

[Bethel]

Oh I'm having the same issue! I'm glad I'm not the only one. I'm trying to figure out if I restore a previous version of java if the problem would resolve itself.

[Leo Feret]

At least http://javatester.org/version.html now works under Windows 10 with IE11. I can't access wordle at all as of now. Looks like other problems with the site as of now. :-(

[Jonathan Feinberg]

I strongly suggest Firefox. That's the only browser I can use in my own testing.

[Leo Feret]

Under Windows 10 the latest stable Firefox and Java do work on 

http://www.wordle.net/create only if you if you click the "hamburger" symbol in upper right Firefox, and then under Security click "Allow & remember" for the 2 lines of allow options. Clicking just one line will not work by itself. 

On 11 October 2015 at 21:15, Jonathan Feinberg <j...@pobox.com> wrote:

I strongly suggest Firefox. That's the only browser I can use in my own testing.

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[Leo Feret]

My 2015-10-11 at 11:04:26 PM is incorrect and incomplete.
1) I should not have replied via email, but should have replied directly to the forum.

2) I should have said:

Under Windows 10 the latest stable Firefox and Java do work on 

http://www.wordle.net/create only if you if you click the "hamburger" symbol in upper right Firefox, and then under Options - Security - Exceptions, list "wordle.net" .  When you go to http://www.wordle.net/create allow Java and then click "Allow & remember" for the 2 lines of allow options. Clicking just one line will not work by itself.
3) Using Java Console I previously allowed  http://www.wordle.net as an exception, but this may not be necessary.

On Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 11:04:26 PM UTC-4, Leo Feret wrote:

Under Windows 10 the latest stable Firefox and Java do work on 

http://www.wordle.net/create only if you if you click the "hamburger" symbol in upper right Firefox, and then under Security click "Allow & remember" for the 2 lines of allow options. Clicking just one line will not work by itself. 

[Leo Feret]

Addendum: Under Windows 10 I got Wordle to work with the latest Java with IE11. Go to http://www.wordle.net, Then  click the gear and add wordle.net to your Compatibility List and uncheck Use Microsoft List. Close IE11 and then open and go to http://www.wordle.net . Click on Create (don't try to to there first), add some text and click GO. Wait 5-10 seconds for the Java spinning Icon to appear. Respond to the prompt and enjoy your wordle.

[Leo Feret]

After auto-updating to Java 8 Update 66, http://www.wordle.net/create still works well in latest Firefox stable under latest Windows 10. However http://www.wordle.net/create will not work under IE11 unless compatibility mode is selected. FYI.

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[Jeremy Boulter]

It's been more than a few days. Explorer and Chrome don't accept the plug in, I wonder. Does FireFox?

On Monday, 22 June 2015 19:56:27 UTC+3, Jonathan Feinberg wrote:

I'm aware of the issue people are facing with an expired code-signing certificate, and am taking steps to address it. It's an expensive and time-consuming process, which, each year, makes me want to give up on Wordle. But I'm gritting my teeth for one more!

Look for resolution in a day or two.

[Patrick Montmarquet]

any news ???

We are a school and lie very much this website but it's not working since a few weeks

Do you have any status update ? 

Thank you 

[Leo Feret]

It may help to read what I said before:

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Leo Feret leof...@gmail.com via googlegroups.com	12 Oct
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Addendum: Under Windows 10 I got Wordle to work with the latest Java with IE11. Go to http://www.wordle.net, Then  click the gear and add wordle.net to your Compatibility List and uncheck Use Microsoft List. Close IE11 and then open and go to http://www.wordle.net . Click on Create (don't try to to there first), add some text and click GO. Wait 5-10 seconds for the Java spinning Icon to appear. Respond to the prompt and enjoy your wordle.

Leo Feret <leof...@gmail.com>	18 Nov (8 days ago)
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After auto-updating to Java 8 Update 66, http://www.wordle.net/create still works well in latest Firefox stable under latest Windows 10. However http://www.wordle.net/create will not work under IE11 unless compatibility mode is selected. FYI.

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[Alline Correa Bouric]

Hi everyone,

I've had the same issue with Java not working / not being activated with Firefox even when trying all the tips from Wordle FAQ.

I've tried this method to fix it: https://www.java.com/en/download/help/firefox_java.xml
The first method makes it work perfectly on my version of Java (Java Plug-in 11.73.2 for Mozilla browsers).

Hope it helps!

[Jonathan Feinberg]

Thank you very much, Alline. I hope this helps others.

[Leo Feret]

In latest Windows 10 x64 Home, Java Version 1.8.0-101 continues to work well with Wordle on IE11. 2016-07-20

On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 12:56:27 PM UTC-4, Jonathan Feinberg wrote:

I'm aware of the issue people are facing with an expired code-signing certificate, and am taking steps to address it. It's an expensive and time-consuming process, which, each year, makes me want to give up on Wordle. But I'm gritting my teeth for one more!

Look for resolution in a day or two.

[Janice]

Were you able to get Wordle working again? I'm getting nothing...thanks for all your work!

[Shaona Acharjee]

Love the application. Thank you for creating it and making it available to all.

[Tanya Nichols]

 Hi Jonathan,

I have downloaded all the necessary plugins for my new computer and still Wordle.net isn't working.

I welcome your advice.

Best,

Tanya

On Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 1:51:32 PM UTC-5, Jonathan Feinberg wrote:

OK, folks; a newly-signed Wordle applet has been deployed, and works when I test it. Good luck wrestling your operating systems and web browsers into compliance!

[Leo Feret]

Tanya, as a currently successful Wordle user, I'll try to help. I assume you are trying to run Wordle under Windows 10 Home updated to the latest stable version. The command I run to see that is "winver" which for me shows Windows 10 Version 1607 (OS Build 14393.222). Wordle will only work under major browsers Firefox (I'm at Version 49.0.1) and IE11 (I'm at Version 11.187.14393.0 Update Version 11.035 (KB3185319). By running http://javatester.org/version.html I see My Java Vresion is 1.8.0_101 .

If Windows 10, and IE11 or Firefox is not current, I suggest you solve that problem first. If Java is not current, I suggest you fix that, and then try to run Wordle again. 

I'm making a lot of assumptions here, so let us know if they are correct and helpful.

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[Leo Feret]

Addendum: On 2016-10-18 I used IE11 at Java.com to download Java Version 8 Update 111. When this competed, I accepted its offer to remove Version 8 Update 101. This worked well and on restarting IE11, Wordle still works well.

[Randy Shively]

As of 11/27/2016 using Win10 Home and Firefox 50.0 Wordle.net is working beautifully.

[Pere FusTer Juan]

Hola, de todos los programas que conozco, ninguno como éste, pero para los días trato de crear una y no me lo permite, he intentado con otros navegadores y actualización de Java y tampoco, ¿qué puedo hacer

Gracias por adelantado

PD: Adjunto tres fotos, en la que no me deja seguir

El lunes, 22 de junio de 2015, 18:56:27 (GMT + 2), Jonathan Feinberg escribio:

Soy consciente de la cuestión de personas se enfrentan con un certificado de firma de código expirado, y estoy tomando medidas para resolverlo. Es un proceso costoso y consume mucho tiempo, que, cada año, me dan ganas de renunciar a Wordle. Pero estoy apretando los dientes para uno más!

Busque resolución en un día o dos.

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[Melissa Rodriguez]

I am having the exact same issue since December.  Any suggestions?  Thank you!

[Leo Feret]

Wordle still works well under Windows 10 x64 using its current IE11 and Java 8 Update 121. FYI.

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[Mallory Turco]

This is what computer is doing! Is there a fix? Please help! I believe I have followed all of the troubleshooting tips???

[Justin Raethel]

I'm getting the Certificate problems here where I work, multiple users, IE11, Chrome, FireFox. Chrome just hangs there, IE says the 'Windows has blocked the software because it can't verify the publisher" (see attached screenshot), FireFox says the plugin has security vulnerabilities and no matter how many times I hit "Allow and Remember" it doesn't work. Windows 8 machines. 

[Leo Feret]

I see the same bug as Justin Raethel: "FireFox says the plugin has security vulnerabilities and no matter how many times I hit "Allow and Remember" it doesn't work. Windows 8 machines." 

in Windows 10 x64 running Firefox 51.0.1 (32 bit). The fix for me was to play with the combinations of ways to select Java. Once the permanent accept takes, it's persistent.

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[Leo Feret]

As expected per http://www.ghacks.net/2017/03/07/firefox-52-0-released-find-out-what-is-new/ , Wordle no longer works for me under Windows 10 x64 Home with the new Firefox version 52.0 . IE11 continues to work well for me. See my referenced link above for more information, and a possible Firefox circumvention which I do not plan on using. FYI.

[Leo Feret]

I installed Windows Creators Update  Version 1703 (OS Build 15063.13) today 2017-04-06 using Microsoft's Windows 10 Update Assistant.over Windows 10 AU on my home laptop. Everything works so far, including Wordle under IE11 Version 1.0.15063.0 , Update Version 11.0.40 (KB4012204). I don't recommend going to CU yet for stability and safety reasons, but it works fine for me. FYI.