Vista and Java Chat Rooms

Question

HI all, I just bought my wife a new laptop.

Heres the specs:

System Type: Inspiron E1405/640M DISK READ WRITE/DIGITAL VIDEO DISK DRIVE COMBO, 24X, TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE TECHNOLOGY, SULLIVAN/TOBAGO 1 JW762

KIT, SOFTWARE, OVERPACK, VHP32, DIGITAL VIDEO DISK DRIVE, ENGLAND/ENGLISH

I like Vista, but the only problem Im having is logging onto a Java Based Chat room, I have XP on my laptop and have no problems getting in.

Has anybody had any problems like this running Vista?

Any help would be appriciated. Thanks

CMax420

BassMan82 · Answer

I can't get Vista to work in chat rooms either, it's back to XP until Vista gets the bugs worked out.

gdwrnch3 · Answer

There are two program compatibility updates, they should install with windows update.

I had the same issue till these updates installed.

Here is a link to one, I can't find the other right now, when I come across it again, I'll post a link.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929427/en-us

Here is a later one:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932246/en-us

Message Edited by gdwrnch3 on 03-19-2007 08:22 AM

CMax420 · Answer

Thanks for the suggestions, but It still didn't work.

But this did :)

SOLUTION:
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The Windows Vista TCP Stack has been re-written. The following solution appears to correct many internet-related issues with Windows Vista, and seems to resolve the problem. There should be no negative effects from performing the following; but we have provided you with instructions for undoing this should you feel it necessary.

Part I: Disable TCP Autotuning
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1. Click the Start (Windows Logo) icon
2. Select 'All Programs'
3. Select 'Accessories'
4. Right-Click on 'Command Prompt'
5. Click 'Run as Administrator'
6. A dialog box will ask you to confirm. Click the 'Continue' button to proceed.
7. Type: netsh interface tcp set global autotuning=disabled
8. Press 'Enter'
9. The message 'Ok.' should appear.
10. Type: exit

Part II: Empty your Java Cache
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11. Visit http://www.addonchat.com/demo.html
12. The Java icon will appear in your task icon list in the lower-right hand corner of your screen
13. Right-click the Java (coffee-cup) icon and select 'Open Control Panel'
14. Under 'Temporary Internet Files', click 'Settings'
15. Click the 'Delete Files...' button
16. A window titled 'Delete Temporary Files' will appear. Make sure all options are checked and click 'OK'
17. Click 'OK' to exit the 'Temporary File Settings' window.
18. Click 'OK' to exit the Java Control Panel

Thanks again, you gave me a good place to start looking ;)

loisclark88 · Answer

Does this really work?   I don't want to do anything that will mess my computer...

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Vista and Java Chat Rooms

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