Questionable Java update

Are the files you deleted still in the Recycle Bin? Maybe try restoring them if they are.

Nope,sorry.

Is this

http://support.microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall/

the same as what CAMusing suggested before in post #92?

I guess not, they look different. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2438651/en-us

For what its worth, when I re installed Google Chrome, it gave me the choice to install java to a different folder. I didn't do such because I didn't know if I should or not.

Goodness, that's a lot of browsers.

At this point, I guess it doesn't hurt to try to install Java in a different directory. I don't have a clue why the installation didn't work before. Have you tried that link in post #124?

I agree but when I updated to the latest Avast, I was getting a VERY ANNOYING FULL screen splash screen everytime I re booted.
I went thru ALL the settings in Avast to get rid of it to no avail. Finally, I booted up one day & it automatically started installing Google Chrome.
I don't mind Google Chrome & others I know have asked me "how to" so anyhow, when I tried going here http://trackermap.kingcounty.gov/tracker-map-launch.jsp
in Google Chrome is when that happened.
No,I haven't tried the link in #124 yet. Will do that now.

Well, its all greek to me,but, here;
Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter Publisher details
Issues checked
Corrupt Patch Registry keys
Checked
Cannot install or uninstall a program
Checked
Problem registry key
Checked
Issues checked Detection details
6
Corrupt Patch Registry keys Checked
Detects corrupt or missing patch cache
6
Cannot install or uninstall a program Checked
Looks for problems that can stop you installing and uninstalling a program
maybe causing the problem. Name not available
Not Run

Looks for problems that can stop you installing and uninstalling a program
6
Problem registry key Checked
Detects problems with the registry (Wow64 issue)
Fixing the problem registry key (Wow64 issue)
Not Run

Finding and removing the problem registry key (Wow64 issue)
Detection details
Collection information
Computer Name: Mine
Windows Version:
5.1
Architecture:
x86
Time:
3/4/2012 1:42:06 PM
Publisher details
Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter
Looks for problems that can stop you installing and uninstalling a program
Package Version:
1.2
Publisher:
Microsoft Corporation

Looks like the troubleshooter found some problems but you haven't gone through w/ the repair? I'd say let it fix the items it found.

I let it do as asked. I don't know what happened. I'll try it again if you think I should.
I've restarted it & got to here


I scrolled it down to the java area & since the current java isn't shown,I previously clicked on NOT HERE which is at the top of the list if I scrolled back up there.
Now what?

I ran the Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter but since I don't want it messing up anything on my work laptop, I selected the 2nd option "Detect problems and let me select the fixes to apply". Then it asks whether I have problem installing or uninstalling a program. I stopped at this point since I don't have any issues.

Going by your screenshot, looks like you selected the one that says you have problem installing program? I thought the problem was incomplete uninstall of Java causing the problem?

If you select Not Listed, then you'll need to enter a string of letters/numbers, don't have any idea what that would be.

Rabbit01, If I remember correctly, that other link was similiar to the one you posted.
Yes, yours did give me the option to fix Problem of installing or uninstalling.
I'll go with it one last time & choose the UNINStalling option.

I'd still like to know how java is used on a pc because with the exception of that SINGLE link, I've had NO other problems. Very confused.
Off to try the other option if I don't go craazzyyy first.lol.

Ok, I went with the UNinstall option & got the same screen shot. I'm going to click NOT LISTED.
Yep, clicking gives the "Please enter your product code".

Guess its time to ???

Install Java in a different directory if it lets you? I'm out of ideas at this point. Sorry.

Can you explain that to me? A "different directory". ? Sorry,I too am confused.

Was referring to this.

I'll check it out tomorrow. Been a looong day.

Well, It'll remain a mystery. I tried a different folder whether it was right or not no luck.
Thank you Rabbit01 for your exhaustive help & patience.
I'll bookmark this thread in case a miracle happens some day & it gets fixed.I won't hold my breathe thou. Good day.:grinthumb

I've been watching this thread from afar and i gotta tell you its has me baffled. I say that because I've just begun using the Linux OS, lots of code to make things work, sort of like Java. If i remember correctly this all began with an infection of some sort now I'm beginning to wonder if that infection lies at the bottom of this and has the Java script tied up in a knot?

Thanks..
Jude

Rabbit01, is the following log of any significance??

JavaRa 1.16 Removal Log.

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The JavaRa removal process was started on Sun Feb 26 11:20:37 2012

Found and removed: C:\Program Files\Java\jre6

Found and removed: C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator.SEATTLE\Application Data\Sun\Java\jre1.6.0_20

Found and removed: C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator.SEATTLE\Application Data\Sun\Java\jre1.6.0_21

Found and removed: C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator.SEATTLE\Application Data\Sun\Java\jre1.6.0_22

Found and removed: C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator.SEATTLE\Application Data\Sun\Java\jre1.6.0_23

Found and removed: C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator.SEATTLE\Application Data\Sun\Java\jre1.6.0_24

Found and removed: C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator.SEATTLE\Application Data\Sun\Java\jre1.6.0_26

Found and removed: C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator.SEATTLE\Application Data\Sun\Java\jre1.6.0_29

Found and removed: C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator.SEATTLE\Application Data\Sun\Java\jre1.6.0_31

Found and removed: C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator.SEATTLE\Application Data\Sun\Java\jre1.7.0

Found and removed: Applications\java.exe

Found and removed: Applications\javaw.exe

Found and removed: JavaPlugin.FamilyVersionSupport

Found and removed: CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0014-0002-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

Found and removed: JavaScript

Found and removed: JavaScript Author

Found and removed: JavaScript1.1

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Found and removed: JavaScript1.2

Found and removed: JavaScript1.2 Author

Found and removed: Software\JavaSoft\Java Update

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\Classes\JavaPlugin

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Runtime Environment\1.6

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Web Start\1.0.1

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Web Start\1.0.1_02

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Web Start\1.0.1_03

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Web Start\1.0.1_04

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Web Start\1.2

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Web Start\1.2.0_01

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608500}

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{4A03706F-666A-4037-7777-5F2748764D10}

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\MozillaPlugins\@java.com/JavaPlugin\MimeTypes\application/x-java-applet;version=1.1

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\MozillaPlugins\@java.com/JavaPlugin\MimeTypes\application/x-java-applet;version=1.1.1

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\MozillaPlugins\@java.com/JavaPlugin\MimeTypes\application/x-java-applet;version=1.1.2

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\MozillaPlugins\@java.com/JavaPlugin\MimeTypes\application/x-java-applet;version=1.1.3

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\MozillaPlugins\@java.com/JavaPlugin\MimeTypes\application/x-java-applet;version=1.2

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\MozillaPlugins\@java.com/JavaPlugin\MimeTypes\application/x-java-applet;version=1.2.1

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\MozillaPlugins\@java.com/JavaPlugin\MimeTypes\application/x-java-applet;version=1.3

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\MozillaPlugins\@java.com/JavaPlugin\MimeTypes\application/x-java-applet;version=1.3.1

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\MozillaPlugins\@java.com/JavaPlugin\MimeTypes\application/x-java-applet;version=1.4

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\MozillaPlugins\@java.com/JavaPlugin\MimeTypes\application/x-java-applet;version=1.4.1

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\MozillaPlugins\@java.com/JavaPlugin\MimeTypes\application/x-java-applet;version=1.4.2

Found and removed: SOFTWARE\MozillaPlugins\@java.com/JavaPlugin\MimeTypes\application/x-java-applet;version=1.5

JavaRa 1.16 Removal Log.

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The JavaRa removal process was started on Sun Feb 26 11:22:54 2012

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Finished reporting.



I just found the above on one of my thumbdrives. I didn't know I had it.