Downloading Java
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High Flying Bird
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From: Old Sarum ish
Downloading Java
I'm on a loan laptop at the moment, running Windows XP Pro (yeuch), and Internet Explorer.
It tells me I need to download and install Java virtual machine, so I click on 'Download', and it says "We're sorry. The page you are viewing requires that you have a more recent version of the Microsoft Virtual Machine on your system. To obtain an updated version of the Microsoft Virtual Machine, please go to Windows Update." So I go there, and wait for the security pop-ups to finish.
Next it offers to "scan for updates", then to "review and install updates". But when finally offered my updates, they're mostly security ones, and none mentions Virtual Machine, or Java
Yes, I have cleared my cache
It tells me I need to download and install Java virtual machine, so I click on 'Download', and it says "We're sorry. The page you are viewing requires that you have a more recent version of the Microsoft Virtual Machine on your system. To obtain an updated version of the Microsoft Virtual Machine, please go to Windows Update." So I go there, and wait for the security pop-ups to finish.
Next it offers to "scan for updates", then to "review and install updates". But when finally offered my updates, they're mostly security ones, and none mentions Virtual Machine, or Java
Yes, I have cleared my cache
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High Flying Bird
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From: Old Sarum ish
Well... it looks promising... but I've started the download, and the remaining time counter is going up 
About 10 minutes ago it said 3 h 12 min, then it shot up to 3 h 20 min, and now it's hovering around 3 h 14 min. Closing all other windows makes no difference. This can't be normal.... any thoughts as to what might be going wrong?
About 10 minutes ago it said 3 h 12 min, then it shot up to 3 h 20 min, and now it's hovering around 3 h 14 min. Closing all other windows makes no difference. This can't be normal.... any thoughts as to what might be going wrong?
Per Ardua ad Astraeus
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Which version of IE, Aerbabe? If it is older than 4 then update it as the later versions have the updated Java thingy (technical term). IE 6 is available FREE on many Computer mag cover discs.
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Well I've tried the link myself and it says something about 5 mins, which I expect is normal for a DSL connection. So the problem doesn't seem to be on their side (server lag, etc.).
I assume you're working on 56K, but still it shouldn't take longer than 30 mins...
I assume you're working on 56K, but still it shouldn't take longer than 30 mins...
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High Flying Bird
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From: Old Sarum ish
Well, whatever was wrong it's sorted now! 1.5 hours into the 3.5 hour download I got disconnected. After I reconnected, Java downloaded within 30 mins, so now I have free access to online journals through my university, and no excuse not to write the introduction to my thesis.
Damn it, why are you all so helpful???
Damn it, why are you all so helpful???
