Java update error

Question

Im having problems installing the latest Java update. I tried the manual download from the website, and it says, 'we are unable to locate the file to download'. So I try another platform, like it suggests, and it brings up the installation menu option, as if its working. I click on 'install', and it looks as though its running normally, but then I get an error message saying,'an error has been encountered; HTTP: status code 302'.  Also, when I installed the last update, version 10, I was told to install an active x control,  but with this update, I didnt receive that same message.   Why isnt this working?:smileysad:   -Maria-

dunedin · Answer

Hello Maria :smileyhappy:

1. Go to your Control Panel
Open Java (You may need to switch to "Classic view")
Click the “Delete Files” button. Then OK.

2 Java test
http://www.java.com/en/download/help/testvm.xml

If you fail the test scroll down to a check list

3.Check if you have the latest Sun Java

http://java.com/en/download/download_the_latest.jsp

Click the “Download” button and you will soon get an option to verify your installation.

When you click on the “Download” button a check is run to see which version you have. If you do not have the latest one the download will start and install it for you too. If you do have the latest you will be told so and no download will start.

If you have to install an update, after the EULA there is a page with
Google Toolbar and Google Desktop checked for downloading, so watch for this and uncheck the boxes if you don`t want them.

fashionluvr · Answer

Thanks for the info. I did the steps you suggested, and everything checks out fine. I have version 10, but still cant update. It gives me that error code.  The test confirmed that it is working fine, but I cant install the update. :smileysad:   Whats the deal with this??   -Maria

dunedin · Answer

The 302 code just means you are being re-directed to another website   Are you having a problem with Java?  If you have the latest version and it is working, what is this 'Update' you are trying to get?

fashionluvr · Answer

Im trying to update because I was notified that 'an update for Java is available'. Otherwise, I wouldnt have bothered. So, why am I being directed to another website, with the 302 code? Where is this website Im being directed to?:smileyindifferent:   -Maria

fashionluvr · Answer

Ok let me explain. Im already using a selective startup with msconfig. I dont think that this has anything to do with not being able to update. As far as running an updater all the time, Im not sure if I am actually. And, why would Java tell me there is an updated version if it wasnt necessary to install it. I mean, I still should be able to install it if I choose to do that. So the problem lies in the not being able to update for whatever reason.   Its hard to say whats causing it:smileyindifferent:   -M.

dunedin · Answer

Maria

I have no idea what that website is.

Sometimes there is a "Java Updater" running in msconfig. I think this must be what is giving you the problem. You don`t need to be running an "Updater" all the time so you should disable it. Also you don`t need to keep updating Java unless you start having problems with it.. Then use these links I gave you to check it.

There might be other entries in msconfig which you don`t need. All these entries run every time you boot up and slow down the machine.
Here is how to check them
Start/Run and type in
msconfig
OK

Startup Tab

Keep the page open then go to link below. It will tell you what all the entries are and whether you can disable them or not. It will also identify any malware. Disable everything which is not needed to run at start up

http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php

Read the Key at top of page. Use the Search box to check all your entries. Just follow the advice here and you will be OK

Click "Apply" when you have unchecked the entries, OK and then reboot as it asks.

When your Desktop reappears there will be a box saying you have changed to "Selective Startup"

Click OK and check the box "Don`t show this message again"

You will get a faster boot up too :smileyhappy:

Message Edited by dunedin on 03-03-2007 02:09 PM

amusicfan · Answer

Hello I am watching this string as I am having the same problems with java upgrade intallation.The download is fine but we get the same 302 message as this forum is speaking of.I have the Java 5.10 and the java prompts me to up date to 11.But it just won't work.Maybe a we need to disable the popups function?Just a thought but I have not tried it yet.Oh yes I am on IE7 now.Thanks for your posts etc.

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amusicfan · Answer

Well THANKS Dunedin for your interest and help.Thats a good thing in using puters for sure Re: waiting) :-):smileyhappy:

dunedin · Answer

I don`t know why you are all getting that strange error message.  Usually the links I posted to the Jave site to check your Java fix any problems.   Personally I would not worry about it if you are having no Java problems on the Internet.   Try it again in a few weeks.  If a site complains about the version you are running it will probably offer you an update and it might update that way,

dunedin · Answer

:smileyhappy:   Always remember If it ain`t broke, don`t try to fix it, or it might end up broke. :smileyvery-happy:

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