FULL PRODUCT VERSION :
Java version 1.7.0_17

ADDITIONAL OS VERSION INFORMATION :
Microsoft Windows Version 6.2.9200

A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM :
This happens on IE10 running Windows 8 OS.

When frames is used in web page, Java Applet loaded in one of frames will disappear if any other frame is refreshed.


REGRESSION. Last worked in version 6u31

STEPS TO FOLLOW TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM :
Prepare a HTML page using frameset and 2 frames.
The first frame is loaded with an Applet.
The other frame can load anything.
View the page in IE10 on Windows8.
Refresh the other frame.


EXPECTED VERSUS ACTUAL BEHAVIOR :
EXPECTED -
Loaded Applet should not be affected
ACTUAL -
Loaded Applet in first frame disappears / blanked out.

REPRODUCIBILITY :
This bug can be reproduced always.

---------- BEGIN SOURCE ----------
<frameset cols= " 50%,50% " >
<frame src= " http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/deployment/applet/getStarted.html " >
<frame src= " http://www.java.com " >
</frameset>
---------- END SOURCE ----------

CUSTOMER SUBMITTED WORKAROUND :
Re-size the window will make the applet appear again.