Never Ending Java 5.0 Update 6 Issues

[rspassey]

I don't know if anyone has experienced this, but I am having never ending issues with my Java Control Panel. When ever I open it, the font is extremely blurry - I had to double check becuase I thought for a moment I was loosing my vision and I couldn't see (but it is just blurry). Then, for some reason, it lost all of Java Application Files, so now I am getting errors that certain software (related to my X-FI) doesn't initiate when I boot up. Plus, when exiting the Java Control Panel, my computer freezes - no mouse / no keyboard / no nothin' !!! GRR.

I have attempted uninstalling and re-installing again, but it didn't change anything.

Now, I am starting to wonder if it has something to do with this version of Java, but following the golden rule, I didn't want to install an older version as it is advised to keep software updated.

It seems I have a plethora of options, but I can't decided which route to take... any advice?

TIA,
Ryan

[pam123]

Okay, here's a list to Java /Firefox problems and their fixes : http://kb.mozillazine.org/Java

I never had a problem with The Java Control Panel, or the updates, but my install is left at defaults and kept for security .

edit : http://www.webct.com/tuneup/viewpage...eup_windows_ie
Scroll down the page and you'll find that there's a list of settings for Java with IE/Firefox and with various security programs.
If the problem is one of settings, and not some sort of corruption problem, this may help sort it out.

[SirViper]

I'm having the exact same problems! I also notice that whenever java is started or when I enter the Java control panel, the screen flickers and I can longer use my TV Card (I have sound but the picture is all black).

I have tried both java 1.4.2.10 and java 5.0 update 6. I have tried them seperately installed and both installed. I have also wiped all of java off my system including the registry entries and then tried reinstalling java 5.0 update 6 without any luck. Also, the java applets are failing when I try the installation validation at java.com.

Aaargh I'm getting really aggrevated now...and I don't know what to try next.

[rspassey]

I haven't posted this back yet, as I am still testing to make sure this fixed the problems I am having, but I switched to Java 1.4.1_07 and haven't had any issues anymore, besides the ones I am having with RuneScape.

The Control Panel opens, closes, and works fine without freezing my computer.

I have been pleased so far with this version, but like I said, I have only been trying it out for 8 days, and was going to give it a few more before posting back.

If you want, uninstall and try 1.4.1_07 (available from Java's site) and see how it turns it, it has been all good so far for me.

[SirViper]

WOW that actually worked! I installed 1.4.1_07, rebooted and everything is OK now! Thanks for the tip!