J2RE - XP Install Problems

[SanDawg2]

Hi, new sys build, fresh XP Home install, current and stable. IE6 will not run Java applets (discovered trying to do Real Estate video tours), says Java enabled browser required.

Verified IE options/settings, both in Security/Custom & Advanced to ensure Java scripting enabled. No go. Found out about MS & Sun VM crapola, verified VM is not installed on this machine (don't need it), so no permissions to set here.

Tried installing (both on & offline) j2RE v1.4.2_x. Install appears ok, but still no go in browser.

What'd I miss? Checked numerous net sites FAQs, forums, etc. Couldn't find a fix for this. Thanx.

[Aaron]

Type java -version from the Command Prompt, you should get something like:

java version "1.4.2_03"Java 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.4.2_03-b02)Java HotSpot Client VM (build 1.4.2_03-b02, mixed mode)

Check the settings in Java Plug-in (located in Control Panel) and ensure that Internet Explorer is checkboxed in the Browser tab.

[Bâshrat the Sneaky]

I'm quiet sure this is a useless reply , but did you reboot after you've installed Java?

[SanDawg2]

Bashrat: Yes, reboots after any/all significant changes/updates/installs.

AaronXP: will try it tonight when home.

Thanx.

[ramian]

I believe I got this from Sun's page. Maybe it is helpful.

  Switching between the Microsoft VM and the Sun JVM™

You can switch between the Sun Java™ Virtual Machine and the Microsoft VM. The Sun JVM can be enabled and disabled without having to uninstall it. Switching back and forth between these Virtual Machines can be done through the Advanced tab in your Windows Internet Options Control Panel, OR by using the Java™ Control Panel.  Hint: it's good to check both places.

Instructions for switching between the Sun JVM and Microsoft VM using Internet Options:

Open Control Panel by clicking Start->Settings->Control Panel

Open the Internet Options window by double clicking Internet Options

Click the Advanced Tab

Find the "Java (Sun)" item and check or uncheck the checkbox which says

"Use Java 2 v 1.4.x for applet (requires restart)"

Check or uncheck the box next to Microsoft VM

Save your changes by clicking the OK button

Restart the browser

Instructions for switching between the Sun JVM and Microsoft VM using the Java Control Panel:

Open the Windows Control Panel by clicking Start->Settings->Control Panel

Open the Java Control Panel by double clicking the icon labeled "Java Plug-in"

In the Java Control Panel, click the Browser Tab

Under the Browser Tab you will see checkboxes next to installed Web browsers.

Check or uncheck the checkbox next to the Web browser you want enable or disable from using the Sun JVM

Click the Apply button to save your settings

Restart Internet Explorer 

[SanDawg2]

Looks like it may be an unsuccessful J2RE install.

"java -version" command netted "error occurred during initialization of VM, java/language/noclassdeffound", "error: java/lang/object"

Rechecked control panel, no "Java Plug-In" folder/shortcut present. No "Java (Sun)" item listed under Advanced tab in Internet Options.

No install errors popped while loading the install. Tree = C\PF\Java\J2RE1.4.2_04, -Bin, -JAVAWS, -Lib.

Tried Java Plug In Control Panel exe, which got "Cannot find reg key: Hkey_Local_Machine\SW\Java soft\Java Plug In\1.4.2". Also tried Web Start which got "Bad Installation, No JRE found in config file".

So if English is still English, seems prettly clear I need to uninstall, and give it another go. Thanks for the assist.

[SanDawg2]

AaronXP, thanks for the assist. Uninstalled, reinstalled (offline; online bombed)mode) and all works as advertised. Found a thread in SW r.e. pros/cons between JRE & MSVM.....not gonna sweat it (the 3809/3810 back loading didn't sound like much fun either). MS site still says they're wrapping up in '07. Sun's already got 1.5 beta out.

another learning opportunity completed.

Forums work! (as long as you remember the old adage about free advice!). thanx.

[SanDawg2]

This'll be last post in this thread, this forum, heading off to software....

However comma but: J2RE had to be removed due to consistent conflicts with this XP build. Sys had been stable, only reason to change anything was to enable Java applets. All the hardships discussed over in SW about this issue (browser speed loss, instability, drops, etc.) have proven true in a fresh build with all updates, which is surprising given the time since the issue was initially identified and discussed.

It's a **** shame, and more effort than it oughta be.

out.