Os x java update problems

Going into System Preferences and Security, clicking the lock icon to change settings enter password and unchecking the 'Automatically update safe downloads list' prevents the file from getting rebuilt. This isn't the safest bet for people who are not the safest of computer users, but should be OK short term.

Only Java and Flash are listed in the file, really, so not too big an issue since Java 6 update 37 should be the only Java installed. Hopefully Oracle and Apple get this resolved quickly for Question: Q: Mac Os X Communities Get Support. Sign in Sign in Sign in corporate. Browse Search. Ask a question. Where it worked before, it doesn't anymore. More Less. Reply I have this question too 96 I have this question too Me too 96 Me too. All replies Drop Down menu. Loading page content. User profile for user: Matthew Knight Matthew Knight.

I tried deleted the Java cache files and that didn't make any difference. Reply Helpful Thread reply - more options Link to this Post.

User profile for user: Shirkan79 Shirkan Regards, Shirkan. User profile for user: crawlgsx crawlgsx. Thank You! User profile for user: rickkkk rickkkk. User profile for user: devoreb devoreb. User profile for user: InstiGator InstiGator. Jan 31, AM in response to HappyBlackJack In response to HappyBlackJack I have the exact same symptoms: - Worked fine yesterday - Today all java applets are inactive - Clicking to activate them causes software updates to open - Above fix resolved the issue.

User profile for user: Joel Bruner1 Joel Bruner1. Thanks again Shirkan! User profile for user: clacopo clacopo. Thanks again! User profile for user: Klaus1 Klaus1. Javascript should not be disabled it has nothing to do with Java. I will do that until a better solution comes along. After you have disabled extensions and successfully launched Classic, try disabling third-party extensions using the Mac OS 9 Extensions Manager and re-adding them in sets to isolate any potential troublemakers.

As noted in Apple's upgrade procedure for previous incremental releases, it's best to disconnect any external FireWire drives during installation of the the Mac OS X Admittedly they no longer work. If I cycle the power on the drive, it re-mounts. I was foolish enough to leave the drive connected during the update, despite the warnings to the contrary. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic.

We delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. CNET staff. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Image via CrunchBase. Fortunately there is a fairly simple solution to the problem.

You can manually re-install the Java Update from this Apple location. Christy on at. You have solved my problem and probably saved my thesis! This worked perfectly. Steve on at. Heather on at. Heather Reply.

Anne on at. Thank you, Anne Reply. Hi Anne, Wow — this sounds kind of frustrating. Good Luck! Steve Reply. Steve, The printer driver for my Epson printer is available with Gutenprint. The ease of the search program is something I do miss.