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JRE Issue
Hi everyone, this is my problem...
In my desktop I have installed JRE version 1.4.2 and JRE 1.3.1, I use 1.4.2 to have access to a server and 1.3.1 to a different server. The last version I installed was 1.4.2 so that's the default JRE and it is the only one that uses the explorer, I want to switch from 1.4.2 to 1.3.1, but is hasn't been possible.
I was researching and this is what I have done:
- I changed the environment variable PATH = c:\more_directories;C:\ca_
-I modified the registry key "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Softwa
-I tried to enable the version 1.4.2 from webstart
-I tried to switch it from the java control panel 1.4.2, and form the explorer when I try to acces to the web page, appears an error "c++ runtime, internal error explorer".
-I deinstall an reinstall both versions.
- When I go to command prompt and type "java - version" it says that I'm using the version 1.3.1 BUT when I open the explorer and try to acces to the server it uses 1.4.2, it is still using the default one. I tried to use the "Java web start" application, but nothing.
Do you know any idea what I'm doing wrong, or if there is another procedure that you have tried?, or check if I have to install first one version and then another one, a special procedure...
I would appreciate your help!, Thanks a lot!
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In my desktop I have installed JRE version 1.4.2 and JRE 1.3.1, I use 1.4.2 to have access to a server and 1.3.1 to a different server. The last version I installed was 1.4.2 so that's the default JRE and it is the only one that uses the explorer, I want to switch from 1.4.2 to 1.3.1, but is hasn't been possible.
I was researching and this is what I have done:
- I changed the environment variable PATH = c:\more_directories;C:\ca_
-I modified the registry key "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Softwa
-I tried to enable the version 1.4.2 from webstart
-I tried to switch it from the java control panel 1.4.2, and form the explorer when I try to acces to the web page, appears an error "c++ runtime, internal error explorer".
-I deinstall an reinstall both versions.
- When I go to command prompt and type "java - version" it says that I'm using the version 1.3.1 BUT when I open the explorer and try to acces to the server it uses 1.4.2, it is still using the default one. I tried to use the "Java web start" application, but nothing.
Do you know any idea what I'm doing wrong, or if there is another procedure that you have tried?, or check if I have to install first one version and then another one, a special procedure...
I would appreciate your help!, Thanks a lot!
A.
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I prefer using Java 5.0 now, too. Also make sure you modify your JAVA_HOME environment variable accordingly. In the registry, the default version is stored in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Softwar
Yes and: 1.5 == 5.0 (funny SUN).
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Well, the problem is: the server that uses 1.3.1 only uses the 1.3.1, I tried to connect to that server with 1.4.2 and 1.5 and nothing. That's the reason why I have to keep the old 1.3.1 version. And the second server It uses the 1.4.2, so, that's my problem.
This is the error that cames up when I try to connect to the server that uses 1.3.1 and the default JRE is 1.4.2:
"E005034 RMI connection failure."
"E009999 Internal error"
Any idea????
This is the error that cames up when I try to connect to the server that uses 1.3.1 and the default JRE is 1.4.2:
"E005034 RMI connection failure."
"E009999 Internal error"
Any idea????
You're using RMI too? There might be some difference in the way the various Java versions handle RMI - I know there is a difference between 5.0 and 1.4 (5.0 does not need stubs).
I fear that the only way to go on is to scale down completely to 1.3.1_15 (latest)
until the other side upgrades.
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until the other side upgrades.
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ASKER
Well, I'm a newbie in Java, but I belive that the server it is using RMI, so that's the reason why it is a conflict between versions.
I just tried to test this with JRE 1.5, and it is the same problem, the same error:
"E005034 RMI connection failure."
"E009999 Internal error"
Damn!
I just tried to test this with JRE 1.5, and it is the same problem, the same error:
"E005034 RMI connection failure."
"E009999 Internal error"
Damn!
ASKER
Do you really belive that the only solution is to Install and deinstall the JRE over and over again, instead of switching from one to another?
Just a bit painless...
Just a bit painless...
ASKER
nothing?
Did you try: >> the only way to go on is to scale down completely to 1.3.1_15 (latest)
amphill, you don't install over and again, but you must make a choice.
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So I have to make a choice between them, either I have JRE 1.3.1 or 1.4.2?
Can't I have them installed at the same time, and just switch between them?
Can't I have them installed at the same time, and just switch between them?
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If you run it from the command-prompt and from the folder which contains the JRE, then the PATH variable is important. You should make it point to the JRE version you want to run from. An easy way is:
SET PATH=%JAVA_HOME%\bin;%PATH
SET PATH=%JAVA_HOME%\bin;%PATH
The contribution by 'javaoptimizer' is questionable.
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Forced gratitude.
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it is probably better to replace both by 1.5.0
I found some things that work with 1.3, NOT with 1.4.2 and DO with 1.5
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