java upgrade doesn't know what operating system is in use

[naomi]

I have a lappie thqt originally ran Win 2000. WinXP Pro has since been loaded over the original O/S.

The latest Java update, doesn't recognise the change.

How to fix? (Don't have the original O/S discs.)

[goldest]

Is the java auto update feature turned on?

Which version of java have you installed and which was the latest update prior to this problem?

Goldest

[naomi]

All I can see that you might require is this ...


Verifying Java Version
Oops! You don't have the recommended Java installed.
Your Java version is Version 6 Update 22. Please click the button below to get the recommended Java for your computer.

NOTE: If you recently completed your Java software installation, you may need to restart your browser (close all browser windows and re-open) before verifying your installation.


Java is an annoying programme!

[goldest]

Just in case if you are so much annoyed, you can remove that java auto update function. If you are interested for that, try out following,

1) Go to C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin
Then right click on the javacpl.exe and choose run as administrator. Go to Update tab and un-check the check for java update.

OR

2) Go to registry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Update\Policy\EnableJavaUpdate and set this value to 0. This will disable the java auto update.

Make sure that you are logged in as administrator.

Hope that helps,

Goldest