Need help with Java, test is soon and need the application.

[Jonari]

Studying for my medical board exam, I'm using a question bank to prepare for the exam by the name of Usmle World. When browsing the net yesterday, I came across this link, and I followed steps 1a and 1b.

http://osxdaily.com/2012/04/07/tips-secure-mac-from-virus-trojan/

Today, trying to open the UWorld app, it gave me this error:

I went to the site and download the proper program. Now, I can't locate Java Preferences in my Utilities folder. I was told from another thread that J7 will open up it's own folder...but I'm not sure what to click on to get the app working.

 

[smirk]

Hi, it looks like Apple has removed Java preferences.
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_...rences-missing-after-latest-os-x-java-update/

I'm not sure I'm following you, though -- why do you need to access it?

 

[Jonari]

Hi, it looks like Apple has removed Java preferences.
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_...rences-missing-after-latest-os-x-java-update/

I'm not sure I'm following you, though -- why do you need to access it?

The program that I use to do practice questions on requires Java.

http://www.usmleworld.com/system_requirements.aspx

However, yesterday I had disabled it because I thought it would optimize the performance of my laptop. However, I didn't realize I need it to run the program. I tried to go back and look for Java Preferences, but it's no longer there.

 

[talmy]

Once you have installed Java 7 and do the latest Apple Java update there is no Java Preferences application. You don't need it. Once you have installed Java 7 it is automatically used. You should be able to reenable it by attempting to run a Java application or by rechecking the box in the browser preferences.

If this fails you can re-download and install. It's at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre7u9-downloads-1859586.html

 

[Jonari]

Once you have installed Java 7 and do the latest Apple Java update there is no Java Preferences application. You don't need it. Once you have installed Java 7 it is automatically used. You should be able to reenable it by attempting to run a Java application or by rechecking the box in the browser preferences.

If this fails you can re-download and install. It's at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre7u9-downloads-1859586.html

Extremely frustrating. Which one should I download? I downloaded the 52.xmB version but that still didn't seem to work, for the MacOSx.

By the way, my laptop is Os X version 10.7.5

 

[smirk]

That version should be fine. Can you elaborate on what didn't work?

I'm wondering now if your Java is working fine but you're having trouble launching this test of yours.

 

[Jonari]

That version should be fine. Can you elaborate on what didn't work?

I'm wondering now if your Java is working fine but you're having trouble launching this test of yours.

I should've clarified, yes Java does work fine, but I'm having trouble opening the program. The first image which I've posted is what pops up whenever I try to open the program. Re-starting the laptop didn't help either.

 

[smirk]

Ok, so you downloaded the Java installer, but did you run it? Did it appear to complete successfully? Did you go back into Safari preferences and re-enable the Java checkbox there?

 

[Jonari]

Ok, so you downloaded the Java installer, but did you run it? Did it appear to complete successfully? Did you go back into Safari preferences and re-enable the Java checkbox there?

This is what I've installed thus far... Opened the .dmgs, double clicked, and had everything installed.

 

[smirk]

How does your testing software work? Is it a java applet that you access from a web page? And every time you go to that page you're getting the notice that Java isn't installed?

 

[Jonari]

How does your testing software work? Is it a java applet that you access from a web page? And every time you go to that page you're getting the notice that Java isn't installed?

No, it's just a program that you purchase. You download the program, and whenever you want to use it, just open it up and start using it.

 

[ffohwx]

Once you have installed Java 7 and do the latest Apple Java update there is no Java Preferences application. You don't need it. Once you have installed Java 7 it is automatically used. You should be able to reenable it by attempting to run a Java application or by rechecking the box in the browser preferences.

If this fails you can re-download and install. It's at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre7u9-downloads-1859586.html

Not quite true. Oracle's Java 7 installs a pref pane in System Preferences to control Java Preferences.

 

[Jonari]

Smirk, I got it working. What a damn pain in the ass this has been. Lost a whole studying day due to this. I decided to see what would happen if I un-installed and re-installed the program. It works fine now. Thanks again for all your help...

 

[smirk]

I didn't really help, but I'm glad you got it working. Good luck with the exams!