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by jpmontague Jul 17, 2002 last reply Oct 16, 2002

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I do not have the Microsoft Virtual Machine in my Windows XP Internet Explorer. How do I get a copy and install it in my PC? The MS site says it is no longer avaliable for download.

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by timwalsh Jul 18, 2002

As of July 4, it was available at the Windows Update site for WinXP.

by jpmontague Jul 18, 2002

windows update says it is no longer available

by alpha-male Jul 18, 2002

Take a look here for information, assistance and links:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q299672

Delete any spaces in the URL.

I think the recent settlement with Sun will clear up this in future. I think the legal battle was at the root of its exclusion.

Hope this helps! Good luck...

by alpha-male Jul 18, 2002

More details:

http://news.com.com/2100-1001-270200.html

The file can be downloaded from here:

http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/javavm.html

by alpha-male Jul 18, 2002

hahaha...*geez*

okay...rather than play microsoft's "you can have it....no you can't...psyche!" games how about using the Sun alternative?

Get it here (you *Really can* get this one)

http://java.sun.com/getjava/download.html

by alpha-male Sep 17, 2002

Actually, the first link I provided offers another link to here:

http://www.microsoft.com/java/xp.htm?gssnb=1

This provides the latest info about the MSVM and it's availability. It is included with XP SP1...

by jpmontague Oct 16, 2002

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by saihib Jul 18, 2002

Try this site:
http://www.voodoofiles.com/3605

by jpmontague Oct 16, 2002

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by jpmontague Sep 16, 2002

thank you.i have been unable to find this.

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