Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

User profile for user: William W. Higgins Jr.
William W. Higgins Jr. Author
User level: Level 1
6 points

Java Applet Won't Launch after Apple Software Update to Java Release 7

Java applet Power E*Trade Pro won't launch after install of recent Apple Software Update titled "Java for Mac OS X 10.4, Release 7."

I've repaired permissions and reset/cleared Java caches. Neither helped.

How do I remove or uninstall Java Release 7 and revert back to Java Release 6?

Mac Pro 2 x 2.66 GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Sep 29, 2008 8:02 AM

Reply
18 replies
User profile for user: William W. Higgins Jr.
William W. Higgins Jr. Author
User level: Level 1
6 points

Sep 29, 2008 2:02 PM in response to sig

sig-

The Flash version you recommend (v10.0.12) is BETA. Current release version of Flash is v9.0.124.0. IF/BEFORE I do replace with BETA (not certain I will), can you let me know what Flash has got to do with Java?

Seems to me the more prudent approach is to go back to Java pre-release 7. Still looking for instructions on how to revert back.

Thanks to anyone who can provide.
Reply
User profile for user: RobinB.
RobinB.
User level: Level 1
0 points

Sep 30, 2008 12:47 PM in response to William W. Higgins Jr.

I am also having problems since the Java upgrade. I upgraded it today and since then can no longer access facebook from either Safari or Firefox. I tried upgrading my Flash Player from 9.0.115 to the 9.0.124 and can't access that download either. I was having no problems with any sites this morning before the Java upgrade. I would also rather go back to the old Java (not install beta software!) until this is sorted.
Reply
User profile for user: Community User
Community User

Sep 30, 2008 3:01 PM in response to William W. Higgins Jr.

Hello William,

I've noted the same issue. One thing I did in response was to uninstall Flash 9, BEFORE I reinstalled it.

Now, I did this on a home machine, and not a server/network-based system, so I'm not sure of the result in those cases.

After experiencing issues with Flash over time, a trick I've learned is to run Adobe's official UNinstaller before trying to install, or upgrade, it.

Do all the stuff you probably normally do: First, checking the Disk to make sure it's okay, and also repairing Permissions - both before, and after, the uninstall, and once again after reinstalling Flash.

This amount of 'repair' may sound excessive. But OSX, despite the pretty GUI, is a UNIX-based OS. Even if only a few, key Permissions are set incorrectly, installations can appear 'successful,' but in the real-world can exhibit atypical behavior.

I don't know if un/reinstalling Flash will work in the current situation regarding Java 7 - though it helped somewhat in mine. Even it doesn't fix things for good, at least Flash will run more efficiently with a clean install.

Cheers.

J.C.
Reply
User profile for user: William W. Higgins Jr.
William W. Higgins Jr. Author
User level: Level 1
6 points

Sep 30, 2008 6:09 PM in response to Community User

sig and J.C. Westin-

I used the Adobe Flash UNinstaller, and then installed Adobe Flash Player v10.0.12.10. No improvement/it did not correct the problem. Power E*Trade Pro (a Java Applet) still won't start properly (since Apple Software Update installed Java Release 7).

I even did all the Repair Permissions steps before and after Flash UNinstal/reinstall (suggested by J.C. Westin; even though they did seem somewhat excessive; Note: all permissions were set properly before installing; Permissions DID need repair AFTER installing Flash; guess that Adobe doesn't get the permissions right in it's own installer!).

To be honest, I did not really place much hope in solving the problem via an update to a BETA version of Flash. The problem occurred when I updated Java (per Apple's Software Update), not when doing anything with Flash. More to the point, I don't believe the Java applet that's having problems now uses Flash at all. Placing hope in a Flash BETA seemed to me like being told to replace my brake fluid after complaining the engine wasn't running.

I'm (still) looking for a (non-draconian) way of reverting back to Java Release 6. Someone has to have some steps for trashing specific files/binaries to Remove Java Release 7, then installing the full Java Release 6 anew. Please? Anyone? Trashing the entire OS then performing a clean install is a huge amount of work. I just need to trash Java Release 7.

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help here.
Reply
User profile for user: steve5719
steve5719
User level: Level 1
0 points

Oct 1, 2008 5:49 AM in response to William W. Higgins Jr.

Good morning William. I had the same problem and contacted eTrade. They are working on resolving the problem ( Mac only gave them 24 hours notice of the new version of Java ). The estimated time is 2 weeks. In the meantime your only option is to reinstall OSX from your disk that came with your MAC. Before you do so, make sure that you know how to "Archive" your old system, if you just reinstall, you may loose a lot of info. The number to call is 1-800-275-2273 for assistance. Before you start anything please " BACKUP " !!! When all this is done the MAC will prompt you to "Update Software", you need to uncheck the last software update that contains the new version of Java, it is stuck in the big bundle !!!!! Good luck.
Reply

Java Applet Won't Launch after Apple Software Update to Java Release 7

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.
Learn more Sign up