Java Virtual Machine n/a with XP

[Guest_imported]

Hey there.

I cannot seem to get an application or program where I can have Java enabled on my PC. I will be the first to admit that I am not a computer expert but I know that I was previously able to run "applets" without receiving a message that states Java is not enabled on my computer. I went through my Internet options and made sure that the security level is not too high (currently set to medium) as well as made sure that the Java option is enabled through the custom settings function of the security tab.

Any help getting Java to be able to be read on my PC would be great help. Thanks in advance

 

[cdogg]

Also go to the Advanced tab and make sure the "JIT Complier for Virtual Machine" is enabled.

If that still doesn't work, make sure you're not running any 3rd-party software firewalls that might be blocking scripts (like Zonealarm for instance).

Last option to try would be to go to the Windows Update site and install the latest updates. This will upgrade the Java VM version on your machine. To check which version you have, open up the RUN dialog box and type cmd and hit enter. This will bring you to a DOS prompt. There, type jview and hit enter. In the first line, you'll see the Java version. The latest is 5.00.3805.
~cdogg

"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources."
- A. Einstein

 

[destructa]

You may not have microsoft's java vitual machine (vm) installed as it is not installed automatically on installation of windows Xp and is not available as an autoupdate from microsoft since they lost their court case with Sun MicroSystems.

However you can download it here:

http://cert.uni-stuttgart.de/ms-ie-updates.php

the file you need is called msjavx86.exe and works with windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP.

If you prefer you can also download Sun Microsystems Java from

http://www.java.sun.com

Hope this helps you.



If it annoys Microsoft then it's worth doing, and doing well!!

 

[Guest_imported]

Thank you both for your help. It has worked and I cannot thank you enough. I am all set.

Thanks again for your kindness and your prompt responses.