Java Virtual Machine

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HI, WINXP, Pent 4, Dimension 8250

I had to repair XP the other day & now I'm getting the following error on bootup.
Unable to start this application - the Java Virtual Machine cannot be loaded.
Class not registered.
I have d/l from the sun java site & tried to install, but the installation fails everytime, several tries. I have done a Run:CMD:jview & get "class not registered" So I think that is a key in my problem. I find that I cannot bring up some pictures on the internet, that seems to be all that is affected by this error.
I have also checked the middle Java item in my IE:Tools:Advanced.
I'm thinking if I could delete JVM then I may be able to install, but of course I'm not sure I can do any of that, the class not registered is a bother.
Surely would appreciate any help here.
Thanks, aloha, Linda

maxd · Answer

If the Java install registered in All Programs or Add/Remove I would uninstall it and reboot. Then run the command (from Start/Run) sfc /scannow(notespace). Then go to the MS update site and install any critical or Java-related 'Suggested' updates. Reboot.

LindaS · Answer

Thanks, but it didn't work...same installation hangup. I have not rebooted since the d/l, but I did get the same error message after removing the Java line in Add/Remove Software & the reboot.

I have emailed Dell Tech Support too...if I get a good result other than reformating, I'll post here.

Aloha, Linda

gryjhnhpe · Answer

You can also get FREE SUN JAVA & install even though you have Microsoft V M Java installed.
If you install SUN JAVA it it used instead of VM Java & IE > Advanced tab then shows both & JUN JAVA or VM can be selected.
http://www.java.com/en/index.jsp use "Get it now" link
Takes several minutes to download as is a large file about 14.5 MB for manual download

Message Edited by gryjhnhpe on 01-29-2004 07:10 AM

LindaS · Answer

That's the same page I've d/l from any number of times with same results. Hope Dell Tech can answer this. Thanks, Linda

Denny Denham · Answer

LindaS,

If you are able to continue to a normal boot after the error message appears, something in your startup is attempting to use VM and it sounds like it is doing so before VM is started. Unless you have downloaded Microsoft Virtual Machine, the jview command will return an error becase it is looking for Microsoft VM.

Take a look at the items on your startup list (Start|Run, type msconfig and click OK, then go to Startup tab) and see if there is anything there that invokes Java.

Also, if you can boot normally after the error, go here and see if you receive an errors related to Java.

LindaS · Answer

Denny, I can boot after clicking OK on the error...in fact that error window pops up just as the last item is loading. BAsically in my startup I have virus protection, and the fax modem load (I use the answer machine). Since I did all the Windows Updates after repairing XP, I have had MSmessenger in startup & even tho I do msconfig & uncheck it, it is checked when I look again. I'd really like to get rid of it forever.

I clicked on the link to your page & the 3 pix in a row above JAVA didn't load. That is what I've seen happen since this error.

Now I'll go over & read your page. Thanks, Linda

gryjhnhpe · Answer

To disable MS Messenger use Administrative Tools > Services & scroll to "Messenger" double click & set "Startup type" to Disabled.
If you want to also Stop the current session of Messenger running , right click on "Messenger" & select Stop.
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Sorry before when you mentioned you used jview I thought you also had Microsoft VM Java loaded.
You can also download FREE Microsoft VM from;
http://java-virtual-machine.net/download.html

If you do you need to download the file say http://apycom.balthost.info/download/msjavx86.exe 1st install then download & install the Windows Update , say http://www.download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/v3-19990518/cabpool/MSJavWU_8073687b82d41db93f4c2a04af2b34d.exe

If you instal Microsoft VM to use go to IE > Advanced tab & remove tick from SUN Java.

Message Edited by gryjhnhpe on 01-29-2004 12:31 PM

LindaS · Answer

Hi Gary, thanks, one of the links worked & now the PC boots up w/o the error. You guys are really great to help me so well & especially quickly. Aloha, Linda

Jason98036 · Answer

@gryjhnhpe wrote:

To disable MS Messenger use Administrative Tools > Services & scroll to "Messenger" double click & set "Startup type" to Disabled.
If you want to also Stop the current session of Messenger running , right click on "Messenger" & select Stop.

That's how to disable Messenger Service. That's not the same thing as Windows Messenger.

To either disable or remove Windows Messenger, you can use the script from here:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_mess_disable.htm

LindaS · Answer

Denny, all is well now...Java is finally working again. Linda

gryjhnhpe · Answer

LindaS wrote: I have had MSmessenger in startup & even tho I do msconfig & uncheck it, it is checked when I look again. I'd really like to get rid of it forever.

As she wrote the above it only refers to Microsoft Messenger Service as it is listed in msconfig "Services" tab as "Messenger".

gryjhnhpe · Answer

Curios. ?What JAVA VM is your Browser now using Microsoft or SUN.? You can check by using IE , Tools > Internet Options , Advanced tab & scroll to SUN Java & VM Java.If SUN is ticked it is using SUN.You can also check by connecting to site http://javatester.org/version.html & the pink windows shows the version of Java your Browser is using.

LindaS · Answer

Gary, I'm using Java 1.1.4 from MS. I think I can now d/l the Sun Java, but it ain't broke now, you know? I really appreciate your help. Thanks again, Linda

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