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 Nov 6 2009, 05:04 AM
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Nov 6 2009, 08:34 AM
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Forum Addict Group: BC Advisor Posts: 14,285 Joined: 3-September 05 From: Killeen, TX Member No.: 33,068 |
See data at http://java.com/en/download/help/java_update.xml#howto.
If yours isn't working properly, then I would try uninstalling it (via Add/Remove Programs) and then downloading the update again and installing anew. Louis FWIW: I can only see the Java applet if I go to Control Panel and switch to classic view (button on left), then the directions provided above work for me. This post has been edited by hamluis: Nov 6 2009, 08:47 AM |
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Nov 7 2009, 05:30 AM
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I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling and it is still the same, ie automatic updates refuses to switch off. I posted in order to let others try and see if theirs was the same. I would like to know if anyone has been able to successfully switch this off in such a way it stays off. It won't do it on my installation and I would like to know if any one has succeeded. All other aspects of Java are working perfectly, I just can't turn off auto updates, I can untick the box press Apply and OK close the box then reopen it from the icon in my control panel and the box is checked again. Are you absolutely sure yours isn't the same.
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Nov 7 2009, 08:33 AM
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No problems here with the latest Java or any previous release.
Used the procedure as outlined in the link given by Louis. -------------------- Practicing safe hex.
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Nov 7 2009, 10:17 AM
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Forum Addict Group: BC Advisor Posts: 14,285 Joined: 3-September 05 From: Killeen, TX Member No.: 33,068 |
It works for me. I tested it before posting a response.
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Nov 7 2009, 10:57 AM
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This is just a probability so do not panic. but I think your version of Java is corrupted, and that is why it is refusing to turn off auto updates. Better you check the source of the installation.
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Nov 7 2009, 11:23 AM
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I dont even bother to install Java. It was back in 1996-1998 when Java became so popular for dynamic web sites. Now most web sites use Adobe Flash for most of dynamic content. Using Java on web sites has become rare. You need java only if decide to use a website using some java component or install an application coded in java ( like limewire ).
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Nov 8 2009, 10:06 AM
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bluesjunior,
If this is a Vista system, you need to give the Java Control Panel Admin rights. Navigate to where Java is installed, usually something along these lines: C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin Then scroll down till you see: javacpl.exe Right click on it, and click Properties. Click on the Compatability Tab. Check the Run this Program as an Administrator. Click Apply, then click Ok. Now any changes you make in the Java Control Panel should stick. This post has been edited by RedDawn: Nov 8 2009, 10:10 AM --------------------   |
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