Latest version of Java VM failed to install

[P]

Apologies if I have posted this to the wrong group. I clicked on "Windows
Update" and as usual the update page loaded up to which I clicked on the
"Scan my computer" link to search for updated files. Only one security
update was displayed to which I clicked on "install". This was the latest
Microsoft Java Virtual Machine update (version 3810). But however on the
download page nothing happened. I tried this a few times but the install
failed.

Has anyone come across this problem with their version of Windows XP?

I am running Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 updates and all
other updates prior to this update installed.

And finally how can I install the Java VM update if it does not download
from the windows update page?]

Thanks.

[Len Norton]

Bearing in mind the advice given in the previous post, you can download the update(without install) using the "Windows Update
Catalog" option on the "Windows Update" page and doing an "Advanced Search" for the keywords "virtual machine"
Regards, Len


"Jupiter Jones" > wrote in message ...
> You should be able to install the update after you install Microsoft
> VM:
> Microsoft is removing Microsoft Virtual Machine from its websites and
> stopping distribution because of a court order:
> http://www.microsoft.com/java/
> http://www2.whidbey.net/djdenham/VM.htm
>
> You can download Microsoft Virtual Machine from here:
> http://www.biologylab.awlonline.com/ms_javavm.php
>
> You can download Sun Java here:
> http://java.sun.com/getjava/
>
>
> And a tip from Michel Gallant (MVP Security):
>
> Anyone downloading these VM installers should make sure that they
> are authentic versions, as originally distributed by Microsoft.
> I am not questioning the integrity of the files on these sites, but
> only
> making a suggestion about due-diligence security wise.
>
> You should verify the digital signature on these files:
> Right Click | Properties | Digital Signatures ..
>
> --- WinXP and Win9x (msjavwu.exe): ----------
> File Version 5.0.3809.0
> Signer: Microsoft Corporation
> Hash (SHA-1 Thumbprint):
> 282D 9806 C3DF 7345 929F 64F5 895E F2EA 4AC2 9302
>
> --- Win2000 (Q810030_W2K.exe): -----------
> File Version 5.3.10.0
> Signer: Microsoft Windows 2000 Publisher
> Hash (SHA-1 Thumbprint):
> B42E 4175 6327 473A 45C1 8077 CF2B B314 51E4 D1C3
>
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones
> An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/setup.asp
> Please respond to newsgroup only for everyone's benefit.
>
>
> "P" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Apologies if I have posted this to the wrong group. I clicked on
> "Windows
> > Update" and as usual the update page loaded up to which I clicked on
> the
> > "Scan my computer" link to search for updated files. Only one
> security
> > update was displayed to which I clicked on "install". This was the
> latest
> > Microsoft Java Virtual Machine update (version 3810). But however on
> the
> > download page nothing happened. I tried this a few times but the
> install
> > failed.
> >
> > Has anyone come across this problem with their version of Windows
> XP?
> >
> > I am running Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 updates and
> all
> > other updates prior to this update installed.
> >
> > And finally how can I install the Java VM update if it does not
> download
> > from the windows update page?]
> >
> > Thanks.
>
>