Cisco Configuration Professional on Windows 8.1

[richcrow]

Trying to run CCP 2.7 on Windows 8.1.  I've already changed the compatibility view settings and the program launches just fine and the view is correct.  I am not able to type anything in any of the field.  I think this may be due to a Java version or setting.  I have downgraded my jave to JRE 1.6.0_11.  Any help would be great.  What am I missing.  Thanks in advance.

[petter johansson]

Try adding localhost, 127.0.0.1, and the address of the router to the exception list under security in the Java control panel.

Also, add them to trusted sites i IE. 

Unless you're studying for the CCNA:security, I would just give up on this horrid pos :)

[richcrow]

I already had the setting in Java and added localhost in IE.  Same result.  Program will launch but when trying to add devices to the community, I am unable to type anything in any of the fields.

What else would you suggest I use to manage my devices?  Consider I am not friendly with IOS commands and need a GUI interface.  Thanks.