Next silly question…how do I know which type of Java I have? and if I have the wrong one, how do I change it… ???
open your Programs folder…
yes, but how can I tell which one I should have…and which one I have…if you know what I mean…sun java or the other one ???
The Java in the image below is the Sun Java Applet
yes, found that but mine says 2re1.4.2.03…make any sense to you??
Yes, is the old version. You can update it.
mmmm problem is can’t speak Italian either… ;D
so I have sun java???
I have modified the image below… see, please (I hope you’ll learn Italian: I will be happy to help you!) ;D
ADDED: you can also surf to the sun microsystems website and download the last version.
Well, it does not seem to be the out-of-box Microsoft Java VM at least (Technically, there is only Sun java but I think this makes the story rather longish). So, I guess you have Sun Java 2 Standard Edition somehow. Considering that you enjoy “net entertainment” often, I think the update is necessity. Please do as the Italian says.
You can always go to http://www.java.com and get the latest version by clicking on the button
http://www.java.com/en/img/download/button_javasoft_download.gif
On a slightly different note, does anyone know if http://joeq.sourceforge.net is in anyway similar to Sun’s JAVA VM and can I use joeq instead of the Sun offerring?
Kamulko,
You have an old version of Java installed (1.5.0_2) which has a security vulnerability. You need to download the latest version (1.5.0_3) here:
http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsp
See my posting here:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=9671.msg121050#msg121050
Suszannah,
j2re1.4.2.03 has a BIG security hole and you need to update NOW.
http://www.pcflank.com/news251104.htm
Download the latest version from the link above and install.
Due to a problem with previous versions of Java, you must go to Start>
control Panel>Add/Remove Programs and uninstall any older versions of Java. IF YOU DON’T DO THIS, MALWARE WILL STILL BE ABLE TO RUN UNDER THE OLDER VERSIONS AND YOU WILL STILL BE VULNERABLE TO ATTACK!
Regards,
FF
:o I think…that version is only available in English at the moment. 
O.K. Frank, I have a question this time around, then. Do I need to uninstall Microsoft JVM as well?
I have already done my homework and I know how to uninstall it.
1.Start>Run>cmd
RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall
Say yes to the question and restart the computer.
2.Delete the Folder and Files below
WINDOWS\java
WINDOWS\inf\java.pnf
WINDOWS\system32\jview.exe
WINDOWS\system32\wjview.exe
3.Start Regedit and Delete the keys below.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM
My question is, do we need to do this?
Hi Umath,
There is an automated tool to remove all traces of MS JVM, available from the link below.
To test if you have JVM, go to Start>Run>Cmd and type jview.
(If it says not recognised, then you haven’t.)
If you have it, the important thing is to make sure that it is build 3810, because previous versions have major security holes.
As to whether to remove it completely… On the one hand, if you have any applications on your computer that depend on JVM, they might stop working. On the other hand, JVM is only being supported up to 2007, so after that time any security problems won’t be fixed and having it around will be a liability.
The choice is yours…
http://www.mvps.org/marksxp/WindowsXP/java.php
Oh, and by the way, watch out for JVM coming back to your system if you install older programs because they might require JVM and install an older, insecure version, putting your security at risk!
This happened to Johnny223 recently:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=14241.msg120483#msg120483
Thank you for the quick reply, Frank. I’ve got the info above from this site but your links are more informative.
Now that I uninstalled the old JVMs thanx to your help, I’d wait for the latest version of Sun JVM suites my OS’ language. I use many English apps including Avast! (different from Kamulko! ;)) but JVM is way too integrated to the system.
Hi guys! 
I think you are talking about the latest Development Kit.
Kamulko!
I think 1.5.0_02 must be the latest version in your language as Umath mentioned because there is definitely a 1.5.0_03 version of JRE available, in English at least.
Hi, Frank! Happy to find you again
Maybe you are right but I tested it on the English site, as you can see ??? . If I open my console, I can also choose the interface language of the panel… is a mistery… 8)
ADDED: please, can you check if your java is the beta version? The official current version is installed by default when you check for updates.
Hi Kamulko!
Seems to be a full version:
http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsp
Java JRE is notorious for not recognising that an update is available: maybe that’s the source of the mystery!
Regards,
FF
Maybe we have the same version but the last 2 numbers after the “_” are the symbols of the different locations… :P… I say this because at this moment I checked the java package on my laptop (OS in en/us language). I surrender! ;D