Re: How to set values in registry

linda jones wrote:
I had my hard drive replaced last week. A dell teck helped set up the
os and drivers as it was still under warranty. But now I am having
problems downloading and upgrading as well as many other problems. I
called dell again but that was no help. So I googled an error 1606
that I always get when I try to download java and found that it
might be a registry problem.

This paragraph isn't too clear. It appears that you're trying to upgrade
Java. For now, I wouldn't worry about the registry at all. For all you
know, the problem could have been that the server was too busy.

What version of Java are you currently running? Recommended is Version 6
Update 2. If this is what you need. I would uninstall your current
version of Java through Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs. Then go to
this page:

http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

I would click on the second Windows link:

Windows XP/Vista/2000/2003 Offline filesize: 13.90 MB

and save it to your hard drive. Once you have downloaded this
installation file, you're golden. Just double-click it to install,
follow directions, reboot, and verify that it was installed correctly by
going to:

http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp

Also, FYI, here are more detailed instructions:

http://www.java.com/en/download/help/6000010400.xml

If you'd rather not also install Google Toolbar or Desktop, just make
sure those boxes are unchecked.

So I went to regedit and it says values not set. I don't know what
that means. How would I set the values? ( If that is the problem) I
am really tired of trying to talk to dell. I have XP home service
pack 2. I'm sorry this is so long I'm still fairly new with a
computer. Thanks for any advice. Linda

Since you're new to computers, avoid the registry. And definitely avoid
automated registry "cleaners." I saw elsewhere that you were
contemplating a reinstall. Almost always, this is not necessary. Just
post your problems here. Just be sure to be *very* precise. The more
details you provide, the better help you will receive.

Good luck!

--
Dave


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