For anyone using OS 10.9.2 Mavericks with Java 1.7.0_55, you might want to know this.
I was trying to test Jmol's auto-detection of Java by unchecking or checking, in the Java Control Panel Security tab, "Enable java content in the browser". After a few cycles, when I tried to check the checkbox and Apply, the checkbox automatically unchecked itself, so I could not re-enable Java. So I quit the Java Control Panel and attempted to restart it (from System Preferences). I got the following bizzare message and the Contol Panel did not appear. "Insecure update error! For security reasons, you need to sign your updates with a DSA key. See Sparkle's documentation for more information." After scratching my head a bit, I uninstalled Java following the instructions here: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5491042 (There was no /Library/Oracle folder, nor any Oracle folder anywhere, but otherwise the instructions were straightforward.) After the safe boot and reboot, I downloaded and attempted to install Java 1.7.0_55. On the first attempt, the installer reported FAILURE! (with no explanation of course -- contact the manufacturer :) Well, I just ran the installer again and it succeeded. Java works (Jmol_S) and I can again open the Java Control Panel. Interestingly, the Exception Site List in the Security Tab still contains my personal exception list, so evidently not all traces of Java were deleted! Good luck, Eric ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Start Your Social Network Today - Download eXo Platform Build your Enterprise Intranet with eXo Platform Software Java Based Open Source Intranet - Social, Extensible, Cloud Ready Get Started Now And Turn Your Intranet Into A Collaboration Platform http://p.sf.net/sfu/ExoPlatform _______________________________________________ Jmol-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/jmol-users
