Latest version of Java VM failed to install

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.

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 he
http://www.biologylab.awlonline.com/ms_javavm.php

You can download Sun Java he
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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"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.