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Java Virtual Machine, XP & Explorer v6

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by david

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Hi, after installing an additional HD which was configured to be the new C: drive, I regularly get the error message "To display this page correctly, you need to download and install the following components: Java Virtual Machine" when accessing certain internet pages, and also the choice to download or cancel. Choosing download takes me to MS's web - and the message "We're sorry. Automatic installation of Microsoft Virtual Machine is no longer provided for Microsoft Windows XP."
I didn't getthe message before when accessing the same pages. The 'old' C: drive (which is now my d: drive) has a number of java*.* files, there are no java*.* files on the new drive.
Can I 'just' copy the files over from the D: to the new C: drive??
I suspect not, and if not what is the process to get a Java VM installed???

Rgds
David Hall

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by thechas

Theorhetically, the program transfer tool in Ontrack Fix it suite should be able to move the program for you.

Not only do you need to move files, you also need to register components and settings in the system registry.

Perhaps your best alternative at this time, is to download and install Sun's JAVA.
http://java.sun.com/Download6

If Microsoft is going to fully exclude JAVA VM, then Sun is the only choice for JAVA support.

In a previous question on downloading JAVA, some alternate sites were listed that may still have the MS Virtual Machine file.

This is also why it is a good idea to download and install updates individually, instead of installing all updates via windows update. You can then save the files for later use asdesired.

Chas

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