Java.

[matlu]

so it means you don't have it. Installation had to fail

[Bakster]

Here's the whole story:

A month ago, the cup logo wasn't appearing, so I removed all java using the Add/Remove program.

Then I downloaded the newest version of java from java.com (Version 5.0, Update 5)

Upon verifying my installation, java said I had Java Runtime Version 1.1.4, and that I needed to install 5.5

So I did it again, and verifying still said 1.1.4...

So I tried installing again today and it said I already have version 5.5 (bullshit), and that I needed to remove it from Add/Remove programs in the control panel in order to install it again.

So I go to add remove programs, and surprise surprise, IT ISN'T THERE!!!

HELP!!

[Bakster]

NOW DUELBOARD ISNT WORKING AND I DONT HAVE ANY JAVA OF ANY SORT EVEN THOUGH IT SAYS I DO!!

[matlu]

Bakster, I know where is the problem. Your computer needs a new user.

Seriously.
If you are using internet explorer, try to open menu Tools/Internet Options/Advanced
Somewhere in the middle of that page there should be one or two sections for java (once section for sun's java and other section for ms's java, if they are installed). If some checkbox is unchecked, try to check it. You will have to close all browser windows and restart it for changes to take effect.

If it didn't help ... I cannot suggest you anything else but to go to http://java.sun.com/getjava and follow instructions.

You know, it's difficult to fix your computer if it's on the other side of the earth.

[The_Gu3st]

Bakster, I know where is the problem. Your computer needs a new user.

Seriously.

LOL! Owned.

[matlu]

If something's messed with your java installation, it might be also useful to delete your registry setting related to java.. but it is tricky stuf. Use only at last resort, and on your own risk. (if you make something wrong bad things may happen)

I tested it with Windows XP pro
1. choose Start / Run...
2. type in    regedit    and press enter
3. You will see big directory tree. Select HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Javasoft
4. Now you should delete whole Javasoft folder (right click and delete)

Be very careful to only delete this folder and nothing else.
Once you deleted it you should be able to install java again. Make sure to install latest version. I don't know where did you get version 1.1.4  - it's like 5 years old.
While installing close all your web browser windows (not sure if it's really necessary, but it doesn't hurt).

[Bakster]

The checkboxes are already ticked, and the java website has no use...

The registry thing didn't work either...

[Bakster]

Wow...looking through the registry thing I have so many java stuff.

Maybe the new version is hidden somewhere and needs to be retrieved?

[Dodger]

Be careful in there, delete one wrong thing and your computer is fux0r3d.

[Bakster]

I've found Version 5.0 Update 2 from download.com....hopefully this will work....pray for me!

[SiR gUt]

bakster, i'm flying to england and i'm bringing you a brand new computer. also i will give you computer lessons, if you take me to amsterdam

[Bakster]

I've found Version 5.0 Update 2 from download.com....hopefully this will work....pray for me!

Sigh...all the java folders are there but it's not working!!

[Bakster]

Update on the critical java situation...

I have installed some old java runtime software from www.download.com

Unfortunately, java still doesn't work.

Now the Java Control Panel says I need to update to 5.0 Update 5, then it contradicts itself by saying that I already have it...

And the DOS Prompt says I have java version "1.5.0_02", so why isn't it working?

[Bakster]

I tried opening Limewire and got this bug report. I assume it has something to do with java. Any help?

LimeWire version 4.9.30
Java version 1.5.0_02 from Sun Microsystems Inc.
Windows 98 v. 4.10 on x86
Free/total memory: 3117056/4128768

com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.GUILoader$StartupFailedException: file [LimeWire.jar] has hash of [7A6A43327EB81CF6C15A2B4B70F5383E] instead of expected [D9768E616345BB23391FC11685DFAFD8]
   at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.GUILoader.verifyHashes(GUILoader.java:324)
   at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.GUILoader.sanityCheck(GUILoader.java:290)
   at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.GUILoader.load(GUILoader.java:40)
   at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)
   at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
   at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.Main.main(Main.java:44)

STARTUP ERROR!

-- listing properties --
FILTER_HASH_QUERIES=true
APP_HEIGHT=580
DIRECTORIES_TO_SEARCH_FOR_FILES=D:\My Music;C:\WINDOWS\Shared
FRACTIONAL_UPTIME=0.005821809
LAST_EXPIRE_TIME=1129222112880
SESSIONS=22
LAST_ACCEPTABLE_BUG_VERSION=4.9.31
EVIL_HOSTS=etomi
DIRECTORY_FOR_SAVING_FILES=D:\My Music
UPDATE_DOWNLOAD_DELAY=20000000
RUN_ONCE=true
COUNTRY=
SHOW_TOTD=false
CLIENT_ID=39810EA292A2EBE3BD613EE196413100
LAST_SHUTDOWN_TIME=1129562481110
TREE_NODE_PREFIXES=z
MAX_UPLOAD_BYTES_PER_SEC=26
PORT=6349
TOTAL_UPTIME=39798
AVERAGE_UPTIME=1895
UPDATE_GIVEUP_FACTOR=24
UNSET_FIREWALLED_FROM_CONNECTBACK=true
FLUSH_DELAY_TIME=256
APP_WIDTH=808
INSTALLED=true
MAX_SIM_DOWNLOAD=8
UI_LIBRARY_TREE_DIVIDER_LOCATION=130
LAST_GWEBCACHE_FETCH_TIME=1129128824390
UPDATE_DELAY=25200002
WINDOW_Y=-4
CONNECTION_SPEED=350
MAX_DOWNLOAD_BYTES_PER_SEC=70
WINDOW_X=-4



FILES IN CURRENT DIRECTORY:
C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\install.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188740000
SIZE: 1963

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\COPYING
LAST MODIFIED: 1126728738000
SIZE: 18349

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\GenericWindowsUtils.dll
LAST MODIFIED: 1126728738000
SIZE: 12279

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\LimeWire.exe
LAST MODIFIED: 1126728738000
SIZE: 81920

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\LimeWire.ico
LAST MODIFIED: 1126728738000
SIZE: 13806

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\LimeWire20.dll
LAST MODIFIED: 1126728738000
SIZE: 40960

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\MessagesBundle.properties
LAST MODIFIED: 1126728728000
SIZE: 114248

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\SOURCE
LAST MODIFIED: 1126728738000
SIZE: 268

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\WindowsV5PlusUtils.dll
LAST MODIFIED: 1126728738000
SIZE: 12808

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\data.ser
LAST MODIFIED: 1126728738000
SIZE: 358

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\donotremove.htm
LAST MODIFIED: 1126728738000
SIZE: 0

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\hashes
LAST MODIFIED: 1126728910000
SIZE: 298

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\pmf.ico
LAST MODIFIED: 1126728738000
SIZE: 3262

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\spacer.gif
LAST MODIFIED: 1126728742000
SIZE: 49

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\update.ver
LAST MODIFIED: 1126728734000
SIZE: 2766

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\xml.war
LAST MODIFIED: 1126728738000
SIZE: 12519

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\root
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188572000
SIZE: 0

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\language.prop
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188572000
SIZE: 4

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\unpack200.exe
LAST MODIFIED: 1096910430000
SIZE: 127098

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\LimeWire.pack
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188580000
SIZE: 1824862

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\LimeWire On Startup.lnk
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188742000
SIZE: 441

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\LimeWire.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188722000
SIZE: 6020848

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\MessagesBundles.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188726000
SIZE: 2778478

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\ProgressTabs.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188728000
SIZE: 5964

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\clink.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188728000
SIZE: 307949

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\commons-httpclient.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188728000
SIZE: 459988

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\commons-logging.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188728000
SIZE: 59154

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\daap.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188728000
SIZE: 311611

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\i18n.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188728000
SIZE: 25678

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\icu4j.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188728000
SIZE: 741440

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\id3v2.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188730000
SIZE: 94430

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\jcraft.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188730000
SIZE: 136693

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\jl011.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188730000
SIZE: 255016

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\jmdns.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188730000
SIZE: 69306

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\logicrypto.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188730000
SIZE: 227510

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\looks.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188730000
SIZE: 630634

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\mp3sp14.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188730000
SIZE: 40064

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\themes.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188730000
SIZE: 433585

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\tritonus.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188730000
SIZE: 152711

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\unpack.log
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188620000
SIZE: 372

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\LimeWire.jar.tmp
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188620000
SIZE: 6020848

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\vorbis.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188730000
SIZE: 27215

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\xerces.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188730000
SIZE: 2147687

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\xml-apis.jar
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188732000
SIZE: 207655

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\uninstall.exe
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188742000
SIZE: 105383

C:\PROGRAM FILES\LIMEWIRE\.NetworkShare
LAST MODIFIED: 1130188742000
SIZE: 0

[Dodger]

Ouch. The only necessary bit of that was the beginning. And that's not very useful to me.