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Problem with Java in IE 5.5 using Win2k *UPDATE*, still need Help though!

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DaveNCheez

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I have had this problem for a while. I've read and read MS support docs and nothing has worked.

When I go to a page that is supposed to run a java applet, I simply get a broken image icon or nothing at all.

Even though java is turned on and all settings are right..


Problem is, under windows 2000, You cant just uninstall and reinstall Java VM. The files are protected by something MS came up with to prevent "Stability issues"


So basically I cant just run an installer since It can only be updated through windows update (understand?)

So what do I do? I AM NOT going to reinstall and format simply for JAVA... there has to be a way to make it work
clues??


Thanks,
Dave

 
There is a Java-plugin. Because IE doesn't support JDK 1.2.2 and higher. If you don't have the plugin the browser won't no what to do with it.

I hope this solves your problem cause otherwise I don't know what's wrong.

ps
I haven't got an URL for you, sorry
 
does MS make it?
I have all the latest MS patches and MS doesnt have a JavaVM installer for Win2k
you can only update not install
 
Try using www.updates.com.
Enable Java console: IE/Tools/Internet Options/Advanced/MicrosoftVM/Java Console (enabled).
Then check IE/View/JavaConsole for version number.
Latest JVM version is 5.0.0.3319.
Latest IE version 5.50.4522.1800.
 
You didnt install the Microsoft VM by any chance? That may create a problem. I've installed new JRE's with no problem. Go to System Properties -> Advanced -> Environment Variables and check out your classpath and path. This should point to something like C:\program files\javasoft\jre\1.2\bin\ . If you dont see that try Going Here and downloading the latest Runtime Environment. This should work, Win2K shouldn't be giving you any problems.
 
installed not seeing a change.....

HOWEVER, there is no "classpath" under my enviornment variables

thanks, and lmk what to do from here
 
Interesting, there is no classpath. I've never heard of that. Let me do some research and then I'll get back to you.
 
under user variables correct?

it says

c:\program files\devstudio\sharedide\bin\ide;c:\program files\devstudio\sharedide\bin;c:\program files\devstudio\vc\bin
 
I think that you are using MS's virtual machine, since you installed the Devstudio. There is no need to format or anything. I think what you have to do is manually create the Classpath and Path. Find out where the JRE was installed. Should be C:\Program Files\JavaSoft\JRE\1.3\ . If thats it, then go under the User Variables part and click on PATH. Then click on Edit and add the directory to your path. So it should read something like:

c:\program files\devstudio\sharedide\bin\ide;c:\program files\devstudio\sharedide\bin;c:\program files\devstudio\vc\bin;C:\Program Files\JavaSoft\JRE\1.3\bin

That'll correct your PATH. Then you have to correct the CLASSPATH. Since you dont have one, add a
new variable in the User Variables. Call it CLASSPATH all in uppercase. Then add the following lines:

C:\Program Files\JavaSoft\JRE\1.3\lib\rt.jar;C:\Program Files\JavaSoft\JRE\1.3\lib\i18n.jar;

This may hopefully work. Unless the applet you are trying to run requires more libraries, it should work.
 
still doesnt work I figured it was Devstudio

what happened was I unistalled devstudio and durring unistall Windows locked (bluescreen) so it never finished.....

I dunno what to do now as it still doesnt work, I assume the reg settings are screwy
 
Reinstall and uninstall the DevStudio if you have the disk laying around. I take it that your Java was working fine prior to the uninstallation. Is that correct?
 
I dont have a copy of dev studio around, wont for a few weeks....
I notice java works fine with netscape (uses the sun jre) how do I install that plugin for use with IE...... right now it seems to be defaulting to the MS VM (which is porked)
 
still didnt work........ 🙁 I wish MS would just let me reinstall it.....

should I try and "Repair" windows?
 
tried to repair, (tried to repair only the files that I KNEW had something to do with java, still didnt work)

Any other Ideas? Anyone?

right now Im surfing with IE5.5 then switching to NS6 when I need java, I don't really like that much...... so any ideas how to fix IE5.5?
 
UPDATE: I noticed some weird things.........

1) after uninstalling and reinstalling IE 5.5 AND Win2k SP1, Java console now appears when I go to "view Java Console" in IE....... but its the MS Java Console and doesnt really do anything, java is still broken.

2) When I go to Sun's page and go to view java examples (for plug in test) the Sun Java Console pops up, and the applets load fine.... But this is the ONLY time when Sun's Console appears and apparently the ONLY time the Sun's Plug in is used......

HOW Do I make it *ALWAYS* use Suns? and why does it only use sun's on suns page?



Finally I tried running CLSpack and it said package manager cannot be found"


Thanks,
DAVE

I think We're making progress
 
anyone have a solution to this? seems lots are having this problem
and MS's knowledge base has probably screwed it up worse... and Being ms is wanting $30 to talk to me about it... well you know
 
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