Download Director proxy settings not appearing - java plug-in?

[Penny]

Hi
I am using the Download Director for the first time (tried first on Windows 2012 Server, and then on Windows 7 machine both 64-bit).  My purpose was to download a copy of the most recent security fix for Cognos 10.2.1.  Both machines have the JRE 7 Update 25.

When I try to use the DD, I get a popup to grant applet privilege okay, and can then select my download directory, however I don't see the 'grant proxy server' pop-up that is documented on the IBM website.  I then receive a "Error Bad Request to server.  Please stop and restart the browser" (which doesn't work).   I have found mention of the requirement for a Java plug-in.  The IBM website refers to Java Plugin 1.4.x.

I am having trouble
1) finding the plugin on the oracle website
2) determining if I can download only the plug-in as I only see the JRE and the SDK
3) making sure that I have the right version

Any help is appreciated.

[Grim]

Plain and simple. Don't use Download Director. I never have and when I have tried it ALWAYS screws up.

;o)

Edit: Fixed typo