[Ham-Computers] Java update problem (Jim Hill)

[Jim Hill]

At 09:27 AM 10/15/2010, you wrote:
>Jim, I had the very same problem also using an XP.  In our list 
>archives you should see my post, probably under Java.  You may be 
>able to find it by author, too.  It was an unusual problem.  If you 
>can't find it easily, e-mail me direct
>
>John W0IKT

Hi John:
I guess my luck continues.  I have three computers, all running XP, 
and had no lockup problems.  In fact, there was no change in 
operation, so I assume I had not run anything that needed Java.

I kept fairly complete notes, and noticed we had downloaded different app's.

The automatic update that didn't install properly was
  jre-6u22-windows-i586-itfw-rv.exe.

The Offline version I downloaded from the Java site was
  jre-6u22-windows-i586-s.exe
This version installed with no problems.

The uninstaller programs we used are really useful; everyone should 
get one.  Yours was free, and mine has a 30-day trial period.  I read 
a review CNET??  for   Total Install before downloading it, and it 
mentioned Revo, which you used.  Total Install has some pluses, but 
Revo is free.  Total Install has a 30-day free trial period.  I'll 
install Revo on this computer so I can compare the two.  I get the 
impression I have barely scratched the surface when using Total Install.

Jim