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How can I install the Java JRE such that I have an older version for IE (specifically 1.4.2) and the latest version for Firefox and the command line?

Note that I have attempted to install both 1.4.2 and 1.6.0 and 1.6.0 seems to override no matter what I do to IE:

  1. Disable the Java DLLs via Manage Add-ons
  2. Un-install 1.6.0 via Internet Objects
  3. Both 1 & 2

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It's been a looooong time since I've tried anything like this, and you'll have to research the steps to be sure, but something along these lines may allow differing versions of Java to coexist like you want:

  • Install the older version as default. (IE should access this fine.)
  • Download the newer version in the SDK+JRE form; install/unzip to your choice of location.
  • Setup batch scripts that will change your Java-related environment variables from the older version to the new version temporarily (ie, from one particular shell).
  • Setup another batch script to call the first, setting up the environment for new Java, and then startup Firefox.
  • Make a shortcut on your desktop that runs that script instead of starting Firefox directly.

Of course, there may be an Easier Way(tm), but that's what occurs off the top of my head.

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Navigate to the folder of the JRE you wish to use under Program Files and navigate to it's bin directory. Run javacpl.exe and go to the "Advanced" tab. Expand "Default Java for Browsers" and check off Microsoft Internet Explorer, then hit OK.

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  • that looks like a Much Easier Way(tm).
    – quack quixote
    Commented Oct 4, 2009 at 18:59
  • With multiple installations of Java, only the most recent shows up on this list, not every version.
    – David Beckman
    Commented Oct 7, 2009 at 14:45
  • Updated with another possibility
    – user1931
    Commented Oct 7, 2009 at 15:11
  • With multiple installs of the JRE, the single control panel is for all installed versions; there is not a separate control panel for each install. By turning off JRE access to the browser here in the control panel, it disables Java entirely for that browser, not just aparticular version of the JRE.
    – David Beckman
    Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 16:29
  • This setting does not seem to do anything for me. If I check it in the version of Java I want, it says some changes have been made and I should restart my browser. But if I open the javacpl.exe again it is unchecked.
    – Timmmm
    Commented Nov 19, 2014 at 9:49
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think virtualization, e.g. VirtualBox (which allows you to run virtualized applications of Windows guests in seamless mode on the host).

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    Isn't this like trying to kill a fly with a shotgun?
    – OscarRyz
    Commented Sep 23, 2009 at 23:34
  • Thank you for the idea, however I am trying to get this to run without virtualization.
    – David Beckman
    Commented Sep 24, 2009 at 21:04
  • @Oscar great metaphor
    – quack quixote
    Commented Oct 4, 2009 at 17:02
  • Im with @Oscar, seems a little overkill. Especially with Vbox being an approx. 70mb download now and >100mb install.
    – user1931
    Commented Oct 4, 2009 at 19:03

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