Oekaki/Java problems & solutions

[Miz Spiffy]

Thank you!

[Dragon Reine]

You're welcome. c: Let me know if you still have any trouble.

[DoctorDraca]

After searching online and even using the search here but no luck on finding the solution to the problem I thought I would step up and ask.

My friend is having a problem with oekaki. When she opens up oekaki it opens up to the canvas but she can't draw anything on it. (Here's what she tried to draw on. It opens up fine to the picture but the whole thing freezes and won't allow her to draw.) At first I thought it would be something simple like re-downloading java or updating it but that didn't work. So I had her look and make sure that it was enabled to the internet, which it was but still no head-way with oekaki. I then had her clear her cache but this also did nothing to change the current problem. It really is quite a pickle as I have no clue what's wrong with the oekaki. She has tried restarting her computer but this didn't work either. And not only is she having problems with oekaki she's also having problems with join.me and photoshop. I suspect that it has to do with java but can't find the problem. Any help with be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.

-Neroro

Have you told her to uninstall all Java related things before downloading/reinstalling the newest version?

Yeah..... I have no idea if this is a real problem or not.....
Anyways, I can't seem to save my drawings. It just keeps saying "Error, insufficient data written"
Is there anyway to resolve this without having to redraw the thing?
It was fine one save ago..... and then when I was going to save the finished product it....
Epically died on me.

I don't think I've seen anyone with this error before.
Is it still giving you this error?

[Comettail76]

I have a problem with Oekaki that this guide doesn't seem to have a solution for. (Sorry if I just didn't see the solution)
I'm using a Windows 8 laptop with Firefox 26.0.

At first it said that Java just needed an update, so I updated it. It isn't complaining about java, it's saying that my security settings block Oekaki because it's untrusted. It used to just ask me if I wanted to run the program, but it didn't ask me that. I tried clicking "ignore" and then going back in Oekaki, but that didn't work. I also tried going to options and security setting and putting in an exception for Chicken Smoothie and Chibi Paint for the area that says:


- Warn me when when sites try to install add-ons
- Block reported attack sites
- Block reported web forgeries

in case it was because it considered Oekaki as an add-on or something.

But that didn't help either.

Lastly, I tried turning on and off my computer, but that also didn't help.

[sprig]

so i have a little problem...
every time i try to use my oekaki, this pops up.



i have tried installing updates, re-installing, un-installing, and everything else...
does anyone know what i should do...?
thank you so much!
-vinny

stuff about my computer:
i have an asus laptop
i use google chrome
my laptop has windows 8
i have used oekaki quite a bit on here before, and it just suddenly decided to stop working

[Faymutt95]

Yeah, I keep getting the same message as ｖｉｎｔａｇｅ ｒｏｓｅ, or a red "Error" in the upper right corner of the Oekaki canvas.
I'm using Firefox, and have a Windows 8 laptop.
I have rarely ever had problems with the Oekaki before, and this just happened like an hour ago & no matter what I do, it won't re-activate.
I tried completely installing/re-installing it, the whole process, and everything on the front page, but still get the same message.

[Firefly.]

so i have a little problem...
every time i try to use my oekaki, this pops up.



i have tried installing updates, re-installing, un-installing, and everything else...
does anyone know what i should do...?
thank you so much!
-vinny

stuff about my computer:
i have an asus laptop
i use google chrome
my laptop has windows 8
i have used oekaki quite a bit on here before, and it just suddenly decided to stop working

I've had the exact same problem, same popup and everything. Has anybody found a solution?

[dilly.]

Yeah..... I have no idea if this is a real problem or not.....
Anyways, I can't seem to save my drawings. It just keeps saying "Error, insufficient data written"
Is there anyway to resolve this without having to redraw the thing?
It was fine one save ago..... and then when I was going to save the finished product it....
Epically died on me.

I don't think I've seen anyone with this error before.
Is it still giving you this error?

Time to time. Then I have to start all over again.

[DoctorDraca]

For all those suffering from the "application blocked by security settings" error:
I'm currently working on finding a solution. There's been a new Java update, and apparently it's causing some issues.

I suggest to get the update anyway, as older updates pose security risks.

I have a work-around, though.

http://java.com/en/
> Get the update and install.

> Once it's installed, go to your control panel, type in Java in the search bar, and open up the Java control panel.
> Go to security and you'll see a small box that says Exception Site List. Next to it is a button with Edit Site List.
> Click on that, click on Add, then add http://www.chickensmoothie.com to the list. It'll fire up an error, but seeing as CS is a secure site you can ignore it for now.
> Then click OK and try the Oekaki again. It should work.

In the meanwhile, I'll search for a permanent solution.

[teresa8oats]

*bows down*
Thank you. You just saved my life.