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by twiggy

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I have just upgraded my PC from Windows 2000 to Windows XP. Since upgrading I cannot access my internet banking. When I attempt to login on it tells me that I require Java Virtual Machine and asks if I would like to download it now, which I accept. Then I am directed to a Microsoft website that advises that Microsoft Virtual Machine is no longer available to download automatically.
I have tried to search other internet sites (including this one) for this download and have found many things that could be what I require, unfortunately I have no idea what Java Virtual Machine is or what it does, so I do not know what exactly I need to download and I am afraid I will download the wrong thing. I never had this problem with Windows 2000.
Note:I am not IT orientated at all and do not even know how many points this question should be valued at.

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by james r linn

Microsoft decided to drop the Java Virtual Machine from XP(though it will be optional in the next service pack).

I ran into the same problem and downloaded it from Microsoft. But in going to the website, it seems that MS has stopped making it available, instead asking you to wait for the service pack, which is due in October/November timeframe.

You could see if you have a friend who has the download.

James

by james r linn

Just as soon as I answered your question, someone answered one of mine, and mentioned that Sun has an XP compatible JVM on their site.

by twiggy

Thank you so much, Sun do have the download on their site. It took over an hour to download and install, but I am now able to access my internet banking. Thank you.

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