WUGNET Speed test

[Old Enough]

My OS is Windows XP SP3.
I'm using Firefox 3.0.3, and have the Java add-ons and plug-ins.
Under "tools-options-content" I have Java and Java script enabled.

For years, I have been using WUGNET speed test to test downolad speed
(http://www.wugnet.com/myspeed/speedtest.asp)

I must have done something to disable the function of this site, but
can't figure out what.

When I go to the above site, Nothing happens, and the message reads
"Can't see the image below? More than likely you don't have Java
installed, or enabled on your computer"

I uninstalled and reinstalled Java.
Now, http://java.com/en/download/faq/5000070900.xml tells me:
"Congratulations. Java is installed on your system.
Your Java configuration is:
Java vendor Sun Microsystems Inc
JRE version 1.4.2_02
Operating System Windows XP
OS Version 5.1

Any help and/or suggestions?

Thanks!
_________________________________
Old Enough
to know I don't know a thing ....

 

[Andrew E.]

So much for 3rd party software...As for downloading speed tests,why not
download something,then view the speed xp displays automatically in the
download window.

 

[Mick Murphy]

http://www.speedtest.net/

The above one is very good to test up and down speeds.

 

[Mick Murphy]

Andrew, that does NOT work.
Use your brain.
You get variable speeds from different Servers that you are downloading
Programs from, lol.?

 

[Bruce Chambers]

My OS is Windows XP SP3.
I'm using Firefox 3.0.3, and have the Java add-ons and plug-ins.
Under "tools-options-content" I have Java and Java script enabled.

For years, I have been using WUGNET speed test to test downolad speed
(http://www.wugnet.com/myspeed/speedtest.asp)

I must have done something to disable the function of this site, but
can't figure out what.

When I go to the above site, Nothing happens, and the message reads
"Can't see the image below? More than likely you don't have Java
installed, or enabled on your computer"

I uninstalled and reinstalled Java.
Now, http://java.com/en/download/faq/5000070900.xml tells me:
"Congratulations. Java is installed on your system.
Your Java configuration is:
Java vendor Sun Microsystems Inc
JRE version 1.4.2_02
Operating System Windows XP
OS Version 5.1

Any help and/or suggestions?

First of all, where did you get that really old version of Java?
Besides being more than a little out-dated now, that specific version
has known security vulnerabilities. The current version is 1.6.0_10.
You really should remove the older version and get the most recent
version directly from Sun MicroSystems at:

http://www.java.com/en/download/windows_xpi.jsp?locale=en&host=www.java.com:80
(One word of caution, though: This download will also offer to install
a bit of unnecessary bloat-ware, a "Yahoo Toolbar." Be sure to
de-select the option, if you don't want this product.)

Also, because the Java developers have specifically designed their
update installation routines to leave older Java releases in place (This
way they don't have to take the trouble to make the newer versions
backwards-compatible), you may have multiple versions of Java installed,
one of which may be corrupted and is interfering with the operation of
the others, it would be a good idea to ensure that you've removed all
but the very latest Java JRE version.

Additionally, here are some other URLs that you can use to test your
connection speeds:

ADSLguide Broadband Speed Test
http://www.adslguide.org.uk/tools/speedtest.asp

Bandwidth Speed Test
http://www.bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/

dslreports.com - Speed test
http://www.dslreports.com/stest?loc=2




--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

 

[Old Enough]

Bruce: THANKS:

I'll take some time going through your recommendations.

Incidentally, here's one to add to your quotes from famous people in
your sig line:

"Sometimes being right means pissing people off."
Colin Powell

First of all, where did you get that really old version of Java?
Besides being more than a little out-dated now, that specific version
has known security vulnerabilities. The current version is 1.6.0_10.
You really should remove the older version and get the most recent
version directly from Sun MicroSystems at:

http://www.java.com/en/download/windows_xpi.jsp?locale=en&host=www.java.com:80
(One word of caution, though: This download will also offer to install
a bit of unnecessary bloat-ware, a "Yahoo Toolbar." Be sure to
de-select the option, if you don't want this product.)

Also, because the Java developers have specifically designed their
update installation routines to leave older Java releases in place (This
way they don't have to take the trouble to make the newer versions
backwards-compatible), you may have multiple versions of Java installed,
one of which may be corrupted and is interfering with the operation of
the others, it would be a good idea to ensure that you've removed all
but the very latest Java JRE version.

Additionally, here are some other URLs that you can use to test your
connection speeds:

ADSLguide Broadband Speed Test
http://www.adslguide.org.uk/tools/speedtest.asp

Bandwidth Speed Test
http://www.bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/

dslreports.com - Speed test
http://www.dslreports.com/stest?loc=2

_________________________________
Old Enough
to know I don't know a thing ....

 

[Olórin]

So much for 3rd party software..

Enough. You've brought this up at every opportunity. Although I fully expect
you not to reply, as I have never seen you post back any of the many times
you've been challenged on technical matters: as a regular contributor to
this group, please would you explain your averseness to "third-party
software"? Is your position that an XP computer should only have Microsoft
software installed?

 

[RobF]

Bruce, I installed latest java from your linked website before reading all
of your article. I now have in A/R/, java 6 updates 2, 3, and ten, and Java
SE Runtime environment 6. Should I delete (remove) any of these,or all, and
re-download current Java? TIA,

--
RobF
Address anti-spammed


| Old Enough wrote:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ snip
|
| First of all, where did you get that really old version of Java?
| Besides being more than a little out-dated now, that specific version
| has known security vulnerabilities. The current version is 1.6.0_10.
| You really should remove the older version and get the most recent
| version directly from Sun MicroSystems at:
|
|
http://www.java.com/en/download/windows_xpi.jsp?locale=en&host=www.java.com:80
| (One word of caution, though: This download will also offer to install
| a bit of unnecessary bloat-ware, a "Yahoo Toolbar." Be sure to
| de-select the option, if you don't want this product.)
|
| Also, because the Java developers have specifically designed their
| update installation routines to leave older Java releases in place (This
| way they don't have to take the trouble to make the newer versions
| backwards-compatible), you may have multiple versions of Java installed,
| one of which may be corrupted and is interfering with the operation of
| the others, it would be a good idea to ensure that you've removed all
| but the very latest Java JRE version.
|
| Additionally, here are some other URLs that you can use to test your
| connection speeds:
|
| ADSLguide Broadband Speed Test
| http://www.adslguide.org.uk/tools/speedtest.asp
|
| Bandwidth Speed Test
| http://www.bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/
|
| dslreports.com - Speed test
| http://www.dslreports.com/stest?loc=2
|
|
|
|
| --
|
| Bruce Chambers
|
| Help us help you:
|
|
| http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375
|
~~~~~~~~~~~~snip

 

[Twayne]

Andrew, that does NOT work.

Use your brain.
You get variable speeds from different Servers that you are
downloading Programs from, lol.?

AARRGGH! The nameless one! This it is a troll wanna be & posts under
several different names. Ignore it.

 

[Peter Foldes]

Andrew is the resident village idiot when it comes to giving answers

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Bruce, I installed latest java from your linked website before reading all
of your article. I now have in A/R/, java 6 updates 2, 3, and ten, and Java
SE Runtime environment 6. Should I delete (remove) any of these,or all, and
re-download current Java? TIA,

You should be OK if you just remove the "Java 6 updates 2 and 3." I'm
not sure just what the Java SE Runtime environment 6" is, unless it's
also another, earlier version. Without knowing if some other
application on your computer needs it, I'd try leaving it in place, for now.



--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

 

[RobF]

Thanks, Bruce. Will do.
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RobF
Address anti-spammed

| RobF wrote:
| > Bruce, I installed latest java from your linked website before reading
all
| > of your article. I now have in A/R/, java 6 updates 2, 3, and ten, and
Java
| > SE Runtime environment 6. Should I delete (remove) any of these,or all,
and
| > re-download current Java? TIA,
| >
|
|
| You should be OK if you just remove the "Java 6 updates 2 and 3." I'm
| not sure just what the Java SE Runtime environment 6" is, unless it's
| also another, earlier version. Without knowing if some other
| application on your computer needs it, I'd try leaving it in place, for
now.
|
|
|
| --
|
| Bruce Chambers
|
| Help us help you:
|
|
| http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375
|
| They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
| safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin
|
| Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand
Russell
|
| The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
| killed a great many philosophers.
| ~ Denis Diderot