Java Problem Update

[Marcus]

Hi,

I downloaded and installed the latest Java 1.5.0.2. Dos recognizes this as
the installed version, as does Mozilla 7.0 But all tests done with IE6
indicate Java 1.1.4.....a much older version. I have checked the appropriate
browser boxes in the Java control panel and in the tools / 'advanced' tab
for IE6.

Question: Is IE6 actually using some remnant of the older program, or is it
just reading some ghost pointer to that program?
How can I correct this?

Thanks,

Marcus

 

[Jon Kennedy]

Sun's java test page could be trying to read the registry wrong - if you
have both the MS Java VM installed and theirs. Check out these sites:
http://www.javatester.org/version.html
http://www.michaelhorowitz.com/javatester.results.html
IE will use Sun's java if that option is checked in the Advanced tab of
Tools...Internet Options, or if IE is selected via the Java control applet
in Control Panel.
I think you're okay and don't need to worry anymore.

 

[Sandi - Microsoft MVP]

Marcus,

When Sun Java updates, it does not uninstall the old versions of Sun Java,
which is a security risk because those old, vulnerable, can be accessed by
malicious programmes.

Remove the old versions of Sun Java via Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs.
My rant about Sun Java's install protocols can be found here:
http://msmvps.com/spywaresucks/archive/2005/03/25/39584.aspx

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