Re: Java Virtual Machine

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From: Michael Santovec (michael_santovec_at_REMOVEprodigy.net)
Date: 02/23/04


Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 13:32:36 -0800

Windows XP originally came with Java. It was included up to SP1 (Service Pack 1). SP1a
removed Microsoft's Java due to the lawsuit from Sun. Microsoft no longer provides Java
as a new install. They only provide updates to PCs with Java already installed.

For more information, see:
Transitioning from the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/java/?gssnb=1

Use the following newsgroup for questions or problems with IE6
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser

You can also get to the Internet Explorer newsgroups via this web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.aspx
There select Internet Applications then Internet Explorer

--
Mike - http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_santovec/techhelp.htm
"Richard" <d3652@aol.com> wrote in message news:14d1a01c3f9e9$a4b41f70$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> I purchased a Gateway computer (installed with Windows XP)
> a little over a year ago.
>
> From day one, I've been having problems with viewing
> websites that prompt me to install Java Virtual Machine.
>
> Sometimes it works... and other times it does not.
>
> Supposedly, Java Virtual Machine was pre-installed with
> Windows XP but during the first year (while under
> warranty) the Tech Support people at Gateway, have
> illustrated total incompetence.  Half the time, due to
> their pronunciation of words, I had great difficulty
> understanding what they were saying and the other half,
> they put me thru time-wasting configurations which they
> then said had solved the problem - but shortly thereafter,
> the problem was in fact, not solved.
>
> Previously, being unable to view portions of a website
> with Java Virtual Machine was not of great consequence.
> However, I recently signed up with a service that allows
> me to receive faxes via email; of which, is supported by
> Java Virtual Machine.
>
> I have since, supposedly downloaded Java Virtual Machine
> from Sun Microsystems and after getting a dialog box that
> says "Content does not match the signature", then goes on
> to say "Congratulations, Java Virtual Machine has been
> installed successfully!"  NOT.
>
> After attempting to then open a fax email and again
> getting the "Need to install Java Virtual Machine" dialog
> box; and again, clicking "yes" to the download prompt,  up
> comes Microsoft Windows Explorer stating "Machine does not
> have MSJVM installed."
>
> Unfortunately, the Microsoft Windows Explorer site, only
> refers to the time extension with Sun Microsystems and
> lists vendors who provide the Java Virtual Machine.
> Nowhere, can I find a link on installing the Java Virtual
> Machine thru Microsoft.
>
> Have I been struck by moonbeams or is there a logical
> method of solving my problem?
>
>


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