Replace MS JAVA

jtu50 · Jun 22, 2005

I have read the recommendations re replacing MS Java, and would like to do so after being plagued with viruses/trojans. I am concerned however about ending up with a non functioning computer/programs. I am running WinXP sp1 with various other security upgrades - have not upgraded to sp2 due to problems I have heard about with this. Most important program I run is Quicken 2004, also IE 6. I did check the Microsoft site re dependencies, no other program I run is there. Can someone advise as to the safest way to procede?

Thanks
Jeff

jarcher · Jun 22, 2005

MA said:

Keeping your computer safe and secure:

1: Windows Update; Update Windows at Microsoft Windows Update. Just click on Start, then Windows Update. Many security loopholes are found and exploited and Microsoft patches for these. Millions of people were affected by the Blaster worm because they were not up to date, as an example. If you're not up to date, you're at risk. You can setup automatic updates in your control panel; go to Start, Settings, Control panel.

2: Remove Microsoft Java; Microsofts no longer supported version of Java is often a source of installed spyware and hijacks so it is a good idea to remove Microsoft Java Virtual Machine and Install Sun Java. To remove it follow these steps.

1: Select Start > Run and Enter "RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall" in the Open box, and click ok.
2: Click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the Microsoft VM
3: When prompted, reboot the computer
4: Remove the following items: (Systemroot is where windows is installed (usually C:\Windows)
The \%Systemroot%\Java folder
The file java.PNF from the \%Systemroot%\inf folder
The files jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%Systemroot%\system32 folder
The registry subkey HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Java VM
The registry subkey HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ InternetExplorer \ AdvancedOptions \ JAVA_VM

OR

Download and run the MSJVM Removal Tool 1.0a

5: Install Sun Java here: http://java.com/en/

You can choose a different language if you need it from the top menu on that page.

(Any files or registry entries not found or errors can be ignored and go to the next step)

Optionally, consider replacing your web browser with a free alternative like FireFox or a shareware browser like Opera, for example.
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links are avail here:
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407
at the bottom

jtu50 · Jun 22, 2005

Thanks, but this really doesn't directly address the question. I did see this elsewhere on this site. I guess what I'm asking is whether anyone has done this and then had serious problems with computer function.

JTU

jarcher · Jun 22, 2005

many have done it
it is highly recommended for a reason
I had no problems,myself
you can still use IE 6 and Sun Java if need be

and the problems with sp2 are fairly uncommon, I was fine. .the details on that I am not to sure of,myself

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