Java won't work on my computer

[futurefields]

I have a new computer running Windows 7 64-bit

I cannot get Java to work, at all. I can download it, it installs fine, but any programs that are meant to use Java simply won't use it. I have tried uninstalling it and reinstalling it several times now, I am just trying to play Minecraft but it won't work.

Java verifies itself that is installed because when I go to run the installer it says it is installed on my PC, however neither Firefox nor IE will detect what version of Java I am running when I try to do version detect at the Java website.

Can anybody offer any help? Thanks,

 

[AFurryReptile]

Have you tried both 32 and 64 bit versions of Java? You can even run them both simultaneously if you want.

That failing, you might try removing Java with Revo Uninstaller, rebooting, then reinstalling again.

 

[futurefields]

Its just not working. Ive tried installing 32 bit and 64 bit, to the point where its telling me they are already installed on my system, but when i go to the Java website and ask for it to detect the java on my computer, the thing just spins and spins and spins and spins and spins and spins... it just literally won't work on my computer (brand new build)

 

[sm625]

Try disabling UAC.

 

[corkyg]

Check Internet Options/Advanced and make sure the Java checkbox is checked.

 

[Binky]

You can try using the entire path to javaw to run the jar file. Something like this (change path, find your javaw file):

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin\javaw.exe" -jar JAR_NAME