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java question

i think my the java apps on my system are buggered. when i install java based apps such as limewire and others, it opens to an empty dialogue box with just an ok button which doesnt work. also when i open these apps in these java utlities folder: Input Method Hotkey, Java 1.4.2 Plugin Settings, Java Cache Viewer and Java Cache Viewer and Java Preferences in the J2SE 5.0 folder i also get a blank dialogue box! please help!

MacBook Pro rev A, Mac OS X (10.4.8), 80 G Hard drive 1.5 GB RAM

Posted on Jan 25, 2007 7:25 AM

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Answer 1

RichThomas Author

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Feb 2, 2007 2:54 AM in response to RichThomas

anyone? if java is included with OS X i souldnt really have these problems ay.

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macjack

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Feb 2, 2007 3:13 AM in response to RichThomas

Try navigating to ~(yourHome)/Library/Preferences and deleting all the "com.apple.java.xxxxxxxxxx.plist".(Probably 3 of them) Also "java.plist" further down the list. Then log out and back in or restart. Did that sort the problem?

-mj
macjack@gmail.com

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benjags

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Mar 30, 2007 2:42 PM in response to macjack

I have the same problem, and erasing the prefs didn't solve it...any other hints?

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Answer 4

Apr 2, 2007 2:49 AM in response to RichThomas

I have the same Problem. Removing the files did not help. Reinstalling (without deleting everything) did not help.

The Java Preferences only showas an empty dialogue without any controls. Please help!.

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Answer 5

Apr 2, 2007 3:27 AM in response to macjack

I replied before , just wanted to add that the only java preference dialoge that seems to be working is the 1.3 dialog. 1.4 and 1.5 do not work here.

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Mr. Chase

Level 2

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Apr 5, 2007 8:16 PM in response to H.Mueller

I thought I was alone with this unique problem but this anomaly is hard to crack! I also have the blank pages when launching Input Method Hotkey, Java Preferences, etc. I have reinstalled, trashed the known prefs, restarted, repaired permissions, ran Disk Warrior and the problem persists. Seems that I've run out of options. Any genius out there to help us resolve this issue? Thanks in advance.

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baltwo

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Apr 5, 2007 8:47 PM in response to Mr. Chase

Do an Archive & Install installation, saving user and network settings, and, after ensuring that Java works properly, update to 10.4.9, using the COMBO updater, The A&I process will install a fresh OS, but leave all 3rd-party things in place. See http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107120 for details.

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Mr. Chase

Level 2

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Apr 5, 2007 8:58 PM in response to baltwo

Actually, I just found the cure from here http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=3676886&#3676886
May not work for everyone but worked for me!! Props and thanks to ilikejapan!!!

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