Enabling Java

[CharlesF]

I have re-installed WinXP Home Sp1 on a new hard drive.
Internet Explorer now does not recognise Java. I have been
through the Internet Options and turned on everything
referring to Java. Where can I look?

[Jupiter Jones]

Charles;
If you installed, SP1a, Java is not included.
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

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Jupiter Jones
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"CharlesF" > wrote in message
...
> I have re-installed WinXP Home Sp1 on a new hard drive.
> Internet Explorer now does not recognise Java. I have been
> through the Internet Options and turned on everything
> referring to Java. Where can I look?