Java Install Procedures

How to Install Java on Microsoft Windows XP

Note: If you just uninstalled one or more previous versions of Java, we recommend you reboot your computer before you proceed with the following new Java installation.

To Download and Install

  1. Go to http://jdl.sun.com/webapps/download/AutoDL?BundleId=10343
  2. Click the Save button.

                  
 

  1. Navigate to a folder on your computer where you want to save the file. (Be sure to save the file to a location where you can find it again, e.g. your Desktop).
  2. Verify that the name of the file is jre-1_5_0_(version)-windows-i586-p.exe
  3. Click the Save button at the bottom of the Save As dialog box (shown below)

  1.  Once the download finishes, click the Close button (if your download dialog box doesn't close automatically). Then close all applications including your web browser.
  2.  Locate the installer file on your computer and double-click on its icon to start the installation process.
  3. Click the Run button.
     

Note: Your computer must remain connected to the Internet during the installation process.


The installer "unpacks" the files needed to continue. A dialog box tracks this process, which usually takes less than a minute (but is dependent on your connection speed).

 

 

Next the Java logo splash screen appears as shown below.

                                                                          
                                       

  1. When the License Agreement appears, you can choose either a typical or custom setup using one of the two radio buttons shown in the following image.

Java Runtime Environment 5.0 Software License Agreement



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We recommend that you choose the Typical option (the default selection) unless you are an advanced user who wants more precise control over the components that will be installed.

  1. After selecting the Typical setup radio button, click the Accept button to continue the installation.

Now that you have given the installer all of the information it needs to proceed, progress boxes track the installation process.

Java Runtime Environment 5.0 Setup Status Indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


A few brief dialog boxes confirm the last steps of the installation process have finished, and a concluding message appears with the confirmation "Installation Completed OK."

   Note: Before testing Java and logging into WebCT please reboot your computer.  (How to Reboot Your Computer)

Now test the Java Install to verify that it has been completed correctly

  1. Click the Test your Java Runtime Environment link to verify that Java is working.

  2. From this page scroll down and locate the Java icon dancing in the middle of your screen.

Are you Still having Java Issues?

If you do not see the dancing icon after performing the above steps you might consider uninstalling and reinstalling all versions of java by consulting the documentation located at the link:  Java-Uninstall  or you may want to contact the Student Technical Support line (contact information is available at: Student Technical Support Information).
 

Note: If you have not already rebooted your computer as suggested in an earlier step,  please reboot before logging into WebCT.

To Restart Your Computer.

  1. Click the  Start menu button.

  2. Select the Shut Down  icon.

 

When a new window appears, click the Restart icon.

 

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