Mrs. Muddled Posted September 18, 2005 Posted September 18, 2005 I've just discovered my Windows version is 5.1 apparently there is a version 6 now and I've managed to miss it completely. I use Windows XP. I have auto updating. I decided to update all the XP stuff first and then worry about installing the new version of Windows. I had not been paying attention to the custom selection below the urgent stuff and found 5 updates for XP I"ve not loaded. I tried downloading the first couple singularly and re-starting the machine after each install. It worked fine till I got to these and it started hanging. I'm quite comfortable showing my abyssmal ignorance now. What's up here? High-priority updates Microsoft Corporation Windows XP family Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB886903) Download size: 1.5 MB , less than 1 minute A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain access to restricted data. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details... Don't show this update again -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Optional software updates Microsoft Corporation Windows XP family Update for Windows Media Connect Download size: 6.5 MB , 2 minutes Windows Media Connect is the easiest way to deliver music, photos, and videos from your Windows XP computer to your stereo and television. Installing Windows Media Connect enables you to deliver music, photos, and videos that reside on your Windows XP PC to devices that support the uPnP protocol. This includes digital audio receivers, connected DVD players, set-top boxes, and more. Details... Don't show this update again Update for Windows XP HighMAT Support in CD Writing Wizard (KB831240) Download size: 0 KB , 0 minutes (Downloaded; ready to install) This extension allows you to create HighMAT CDs of your digital photos, music, and videos optimized for viewing on consumer electronic devices and player software. HighMAT CD Writing offers easier navigation and preserves important information about your music, photos, and videos like song name, artist name, album name, and genre. After you install this item, you may need to restart your computer. Details... Don't show this update again Quote
TCH-Don Posted September 18, 2005 Posted September 18, 2005 Can you go back to a restore point from yesturday? Quote
Mrs. Muddled Posted September 18, 2005 Author Posted September 18, 2005 Can you go back to a restore point from yesturday? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Cancel the alert!! I seem to have solved my (latest) dilemma! Quote
stevevan Posted September 18, 2005 Posted September 18, 2005 Glad to hear it! See? We learn more and more every day! Quote
Mrs. Muddled Posted September 22, 2005 Author Posted September 22, 2005 I'm going to have to start again on this topic. When I go to help and check on what version of Windows Explorer I have, it says 6.0. SP2 When I go to RUN VER it says 5.1. Why are they different? I am presently trying to access Canada Customs on the web. Ha. They are telling me I need Java Sun etc. When I go to Tools, Internet Options, Advanced ... I have nothing that says anything about Java! So, I'm thinking that maybe I need to download "something" from Microsoft for Windows XP ... even though my Windows Update for Windows XP says I have all the updates. Do you suppose I am confusing Windows updates with Windows Explorer? Anyhow, I don't know what to do and all the instructions on the Windows XP site just confuse the *%# out of me. This is what the instructions say: Systems Supported On Microsoft Windows Operating Systems (Windows NT 4 with Service Pack 4 and higher, Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 3 and higher, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home edition and Windows XP Professional). Browsers Supported: Internet Explorer versions 5.5 & 6.0 (Microsoft VM, Sun JVM version 1.4.2_03); or Netscape Communicator/Navigator 7.02 (Sun JVM version 1.4.2_03). On Macintosh Operating Systems (Mac OS X 10.3.5). Browsers Supported: Safari 1.2.4 (125.12) (Sun JVM version 1.4.2_05). Note: In addition, all browsers using epass Canada must: support 128-bit encryption; have SSL 3.0 enabled; have Cookies enabled; have JavaScript enabled; have a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) enabled: Microsoft VM (Java Permissions); or Sun JVM 1.4.2_03 (1.4.2_05 for Safari) or later. To obtain configuration details for your browser, please refer to the What browser settings do I need to access epass Canada and epass enabled services? Frequently Asked Question (FAQ). After correcting your browser settings, please close your browser for the new settings to take effect. HELPPPP!!! Quote
nortk Posted September 22, 2005 Posted September 22, 2005 Yes, it sounds like you are perhaps confusing the current version of Internet Explorer with your current version of Windows. What you've said indicates that you're OK. Regarding Java. The website says you need SOME Java Virtual Machine enabled. One such VM is the Microsoft's VM, another is Sun's Java Virtual Machine. My personal recommendation is to go with the one from Sun, which you can download and install for free. Start at http://java.sun.com and go to downloads. Look for a link to download JRE 5.0 Update 5. Once installed, you may need to go back to Internet Explorer and go to the "Advanced" tab of Internet options to enable Sun's Java Virtual Machine. Hope this works for you! Quote
Mrs. Muddled Posted September 22, 2005 Author Posted September 22, 2005 Yes, it sounds like you are perhaps confusing the current version of Internet Explorer with your current version of Windows. What you've said indicates that you're OK. Regarding Java. The website says you need SOME Java Virtual Machine enabled. One such VM is the Microsoft's VM, another is Sun's Java Virtual Machine. My personal recommendation is to go with the one from Sun, which you can download and install for free. Start at http://java.sun.com and go to downloads. Look for a link to download JRE 5.0 Update 5. Once installed, you may need to go back to Internet Explorer and go to the "Advanced" tab of Internet options to enable Sun's Java Virtual Machine. Hope this works for you! I downloaded Java. Now when I go into the tax website I am able to register. Whew! How have I managed to do without this Java thing for so long?!! I'm wondering now if that's why I can't play most of the videos on Oprah's website? Okay, so sue me ... ya, I went there ... just to see what her site was like. So, I notice there is a drop down for Sun Java tools when I go into TOOLS. I don't know what I should do with that list. Shall I just ignore it? A little bit of knowledge can be a dangerous thing when I'm near a keyboard! Quote
nortk Posted September 22, 2005 Posted September 22, 2005 Yes, the Sun Java Console item. You should be just fine without it for now. I don't think Oprah will require you to make use of that option either. Quote
TCH-Don Posted September 22, 2005 Posted September 22, 2005 A little bit of knowledge can be a dangerous thing when I'm near a keyboard! Hey that is very close to my sig line Quote
Mrs. Muddled Posted September 23, 2005 Author Posted September 23, 2005 Hey that is very close to my sig line hee hee Quote
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