Microsoft KB Archive/254229

= Unattended or Typical Setup Does Not install Microsoft Java Virtual Machine =

PSS ID Number: 254229

Article Last Modified on 5/8/2003

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows NT 4.0

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This article was previously published under Q254229



SYMPTOMS
When you install Internet Explorer (either unattended or by selecting the Install now--typical set of components option during Setup), the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (VM) is not installed if there is already a Java VM installed, even if the currently installed build is older than the one in the Setup package.



CAUSE
Because some installed programs may rely on a specific build of the Java VM, Internet Explorer Setup does not install the Java VM if it is already installed to avoid Java classes compatibility issues.



RESOLUTION
Download and install the latest Microsoft Java VM from the following Microsoft Web site after Internet Explorer Setup is finished:

http://www.microsoft.com/java



WORKAROUND
You can also use one of the following methods to ensure an update of the Java VM.

Method 1
During Internet Explorer Setup, click the Install minimal or customize your browser option, and then click to select the Microsoft Virtual Machine check box. If you have already installed a later Java VM than the version included in the Setup package, you cannot choose this option. If you need this specific version of the Java VM, either use the method in the "Resolution" section, or use the following method.

Method 2
Uninstall the Java VM manually before you install Internet Explorer (either unattended or by using the Install now--typical set of components option). To do so, delete the following files:
 * Javaee.dll
 * Javaprxy.dll
 * Javart.dll
 * Javasntx.dll
 * Msjava.dll
 * Wmhelper.dll



STATUS
This behavior is by design.

Keywords: kbprb kbsetup KB254229

Technology: kbIE500Search kbIE501WinNT400 kbIENT400Search kbIEsearch

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