Cannot open url connection

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I have searched and looked and I cannot seem to find the source of my problem. I have code that is supposed to be taking a url, but for some reason no matter what I do. It seems to not be connected.

src = "http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/410oAxun7dL._AA300_.jpg"
URL url = new URL(src);
URLConnection connection = (URLConnection) url.openConnection();
((HttpURLConnection) connection).setRequestMethod("GET");
connection.setDoInput(true);
connection.connect();
InputStream input = connection.getInputStream();

I get a java.net.SocketException: Permission denied error.

What is the cause of this error? And How would I fix it?

Thank you for your help!

Could you show the entire stack trace and tell us which line throws the exception? Also, as Marcelo mentions, if it's an Applet (or a Java Web Start app for that matter) that could affect it. — Loduwijk
– Loduwijk, Commented Jun 23, 2011 at 20:01

Rocky Pulley · Accepted Answer · 2011-06-23 20:01:49Z

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I'm assuming you are trying to do this code in an Applet. That is not allowed, you will have to digitally sign your applet to get it to be allowed to access another server.

answered Jun 23, 2011 at 20:01

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webtrifusion · Accepted Answer · 2011-06-23 19:59:31Z

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Could be a permissions issue on the folder? Make sure you can browse to the image via the browser.

answered Jun 23, 2011 at 19:59

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Loduwijk Over a year ago

It's an image on Amazon, at least the one in his example is. I tried it and it worked, though it's an odd image.

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