The latest Java is 5.0 update 9. If you need to update then remove your current version of Java & reinstall JRE using the offline installer here
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp

Are you getting a grey screen when LW freezes at Language Options? Have a look at posts #5 & #6 in the thread below, the fixes there have worked for other people:wink:
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...nguage+options