Can I use Time Machine to revert back to an earlier version of Java? If so, what exactly do I look for in the Time Machine history? My problem: The latest Java update has created a strange problem. I am still able to run my Java-requiring web site, BU

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Can I use Time Machine to revert back to an earlier version of Java? If so, what exactly do I look for in the Time Machine history? My problem: The latest Java update has created a strange problem. I am still able to run my Java-requiring web site, BU

Can I use Time Machine to revert back to an earlier version of Java? If so, what exactly do I look for in the Time Machine history?

My problem: The latest Java update has created a strange problem. I am still able to run my Java-requiring web site, BUT the desktop version of my site will not run. In fact, on my two computers which have the Java update, the same thing occurs. BUT, on my oldest laptop, which does NOT have the Java update, everything works as before. The consequence of this--I cannot now upgrade my site after testing the changes first on my desktop versions. (I hope I don't have to use my old laptop, because it's now relegated to use for only iTunes.)

I've read that one can use Terminal to improve the latest Java release, but I'm afraid of Terminal (for I make too many typing errors.)

I've spent hours trying to figure this out, so would appreciate so much any help!

Thanks!

Alinde

Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jul 21, 2013 9:15 AM

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ds store

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Jul 21, 2013 9:52 AM in response to Alinde Omalley

Run the Software Update again as I think Apple issued the new patch for the patch for the latet Java 6.

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Answer 2

Jul 21, 2013 9:59 AM in response to ds store

Thanks. I ran Software Update, and there is nothing new for Java there. (I believe I installed an update a few days ago, but am not sure.) UNfortunately, I had not tried to use my desktop version of the website in some time, so cannot pinpoint the exact day that my problem occurred.

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Answer 3

Jul 21, 2013 10:31 AM in response to Alinde Omalley

Since you are not sure.....

Java for OS X 2013-004

Java updates available for OS X on April 16, 2013

Repair permissions and restart your computer. Post back the results.

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Answer 4

Jul 21, 2013 11:16 AM in response to Baby-Boomer-USofA

Thanks, but did not change anything.

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Jul 21, 2013 11:26 AM in response to Alinde Omalley

Sorry, I just re-read your original post.

BUT the desktop version of my site will not run.

I'm thinking your website is the problem here if that is the only place you are having java problems. Perhaps you need to contact the vendor of the software you used to create your "site."

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Answer 6

Jul 21, 2013 11:37 AM in response to Baby-Boomer-USofA

Thanks, I just might do that. But let me try to clarify--the WEBSITE works fine! It's the desktop version of same on my Mac which does not work. (Unfortunately, I've not been able to find out the technical term for such a desktop version--it's a desktop clone, sort of, which enables people to view their site, work on it and such without actually uploading changes.)

The website host has heretofore instructed me to always clear the Safari cache before switching to my desktop version, or back to the actual web site. I've done that quite religiously.

But thanks, I guess I'll ask them more directly.

Alinde

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