Getting Java to Install in Windows Vista
Submitted by todd on Mon, 2006-11-13 20:54
Like many Vista testers, one of the first things I did after installing Vista on a test PC (a mandatory clean install in the early beta days) was to install a bunch of must-have free applications: Macromedia/Adobe Flash, Adobe Acrobat, Firefox, Thunderbird, and a bunch of other apps. Although Java isn't an app, there are a number of apps that require the Java Runtime to work. Unfortunately, it looked to me like JRE/JDK5 simply wouldn't install. I didn't get it. Fortunately, Chet Haase does and explains the Vista/Java relationship in his blog:
It turns out that the trick is to download and install Java SE 6 (currently in beta) found at:
i cant get vista to work for
i cant get vista to work for me when i try playing a java game it says:
General Exception
java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: Runescape
i tried running it as an administrator but that dont work what do i do?
Java will not download on my
Java will not download on my laptop with Vista. It starts and then states I already have it installed, do I want to reinstall. I select yes because no just ends it. Yes gets me a message that the program has to be installed to reinstall. I have run RegTool, Disk Clean (etc.)did defrag, did search for all "pieces" of Java and deleted, attempted different versions, viewed Tools/Internet Options/Advanced and ther is no Java in the list as there should be and have been working on this a WEEK and with Microsoft who said this is a Java issue but gave me the advice on what I have completed. Still won't download.
i have what seems to be the
i have what seems to be the same problem as you do. i click runescape and then it says i dont have java on my computer. so i go to install it and it says that the installation has been interrupted and that i have to trying again later... this problem occurred when i tried to free a little space up on my C drive so i tried moving java into my other internal drive and then it started messing up. did you ever fix your problem?
This is the same exact
This is the same exact problem I have been working on for a week as well. It's starting to drive me insane! If any one can help, please do so, it seems like this is a problem more than a few people are experiencing.
Having problems w/java on
Having problems w/java on vista. Cannot play pogo. My java is updated with the current version. I know something is blocking it but can not seem to fix it. Any help would be appreciated. I'm not really good at tech talk so please put it in simple terms! Thank You
so far, i havnt had any
so far, i havnt had any problems w/ java on vista but on my wifes laptop big fish and pogo games do not load after windows updates from 12-10-08. anyone have some ideas. it would be greatly apptreciated. send email to stjmjj@yahoo.com
Yeah it worked! Cool Thanks!
Yeah it worked! Cool Thanks!
Yes I too had problems with
Yes I too had problems with the Java install, worked fine after I installed the patch though
x64 Java6 on Vista has become
x64 Java6 on Vista has become a linux experience.. no environment variables are set.. no control panel icons are available.. useless for the average user.. what good is Vista x64 to me if i can't run my favorite apps ? :(
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I too had problems with Vista
I too had problems with Vista Java woould just not install at all. Kept crashing on me. Any Suggestions..?
Hi Everyone, I had the same
Hi Everyone,
I had the same issue were I couldn't get java to install. I found that the DEP part of windows was stopping it.
start command prompt in administrator mode
type in bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOff
To re-enable it, just type bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOn
It will need a reboot.
type in bcdedit.exe /set
type in bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOff
bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOn
ok when u say current what do u mean?
my java doesn`t work on
my java doesn`t work on vista...downloaded the java-prog, installed it, but each java-app tells me to activate my java...that kinda sucks...has anybody an idea about how to solve that prob?
Hi Chris, Probably you are
Hi Chris,
Probably you are running your applications from a non-administrative account. Next time for opening your applications using java, right click on the icon and select "Run as administrator". Enter the password when prompted. That should work fine.
-Dinesh
Java is already installed on
Java is already installed on my pc, I have windows vista. when I go to yahoo games its not letting me in, saying it has to with java and everything is enabled..can u help?
Vista Ultimate, installed
Vista Ultimate, installed from clean HDD.Vista activated & genuineI want to install Java. Using the manual method, from java.com , after downloading the 15+MB installation file, I am greeted with error 1722 "there is a problem with this windows...
Vista is pretty bugged right
Vista is pretty bugged right now, hopefuly they will solve your problem soon, i heard a service pack is due in early 2008! :)
That's right. A service pack
That's right. A service pack is due on early january. But microsoft is known to delay it's service pack, so don't get your expectations to high ;)
dose SE 6 work on Runescape
dose SE 6 work on Runescape
yes dude you are absolutely
yes dude you are absolutely true dose SE 6 works on runescape.Next time for opening your applications using java, right click on the icon and select "Run as administrator". Enter the password when prompted. That should work fine.
yea im trying to load clients
yea im trying to load clients for moparscape and it wont let me open them it says java is not reconized as a external or internal link. Any 1 know what it is?????