Getting an fatal exception error message from Java Virtual Machine Launcher. Can't get beyond this. Suggestions anyone?

Other pertinent factors:
Using XP with disabled firewall. ZoneAlarm has javaw.exe permissions enabled. Limewire not found listed anywhere in ZoneAlarm Program Control list. Limewire was working like a charm, until just recently.

Beach Dog,

I think you should try uninstalling and reinstalling Java. If you have a registry cleaner it would be a good idea to run it after you uninstall.

You can download Jave here -

http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4/index.jsp

The 1.5 Beta is also available there. I haven't tried 1.5 yet. I run 1.4.1_04.

Good Luck,

Norm

There are more than one versions of java components listed in installed programs. Remove all?

Beach Dog,

That would probably be the safest thing to do.

If you want to tinker first open Java (either version) from the control panel. Select the Browser tab and see if IE & Netscape are checked. If both versions are checked uncheck them both & try. If that works recheck one version & try. If that doesn't work uncheck that version and check the other. That might be worth a few minutes of your time.

I run two versions of Java myself. One for my browsers and one for Limewire but since you have a Java issue I would recommend you uninstall them both if the above doesn't fix it.

Just FYI, I use 1.3.1_04 for Limewire and 1.4.1_04 for my browsers. Not everyone agrees that is the best combo but it works well for me.

I hope this helps you. I went a little deep but I can tell from your post you are computer literate

Good Luck,

Norm

Hey! Happy day! I'm back in bidness! Uninstalled old versions and downloaded 1.4.2 Also downloaded the newest version of 4.0.8 Pro. Started right up.

So why use two different versions, and where do you set each as a default application? Edit Preferences?

Beach Dog,

I was constantly having problems with Limewire and other Java applications. A long long story.

If you are working O.K. with a single version you don't even want to go there.

I am glad you are back in operation.

Norm

Go to your comtrol panel. There's an option that lets you tell the plugin to prevent it from starting the VM.

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Thanks for giving your input, Norm and Backmann.