ClassNotFoundException returned on every Java applet on the internet
<p>I am trying to use a Java applet (any Java Applet), but I always get a messages saying "Error. Click for details".</p>

<p>When I do so, the pop-up says:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Application Error</p>
  
  <p>ClassNotFoundException</p>
  
  <p>jreVerification.class</p>
</blockquote>

<p>When I click the "Details" button, all I see is the following:</p>

<pre><code>Java Plug-in 10.7.2.10 
Using JRE version 1.7.0_07-b10 
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM 
User home directory = C:\Users\Beth
---------------------------------------------------- 
c:   clear console window

f:   finalize objects on finalization queue

g:   garbage collect

h:   display this help message

l:   dump classloader list

m:   print memory usage

o:   trigger logging

q:   hide console

r:   reload policy configuration

s:   dump system and deployment properties

t:   dump thread list

v:   dump thread stack

x:   clear classloader cache

0-5: set trace level to &lt;n&gt;
</code></pre>

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<p>I am running Windows 7 Professional, and am up to date on patches.</p>

<p>The problem occurs in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer, regardless of what Java Applet I am running.</p>

<p>The error I quoted above came from here: <a href="http://java.com/en/download/installed.jsp?detect=jre" rel="nofollow">http://java.com/en/download/installed.jsp?detect=jre</a></p>

<p>but it happens on every java applet website.</p>

<p>I have attempted the following to rectify the issue:</p>

<p>Uninstall and reinstall Java</p>

<p>Uninstall Java, reboot, install Java</p>

<p>Uninstall Java, delete all registry entries, reboot, install Java</p>

<p>Tried All versions of Java JRE and JDK.</p>

<p>In addition, I have run Malware and Virus scans, none of which have shown anything of relevance.</p>
