Comments on: Security update makes Java unusable on OS X

By: Jim Jagielski

Jim Jagielski — Mon, 18 Apr 2005 19:16:08 +0000

Whenever updating OS X, always choose the Combo updater… I always do so and have never had any problems since I started using them. Yeah, they are much bigger downloads, but worth it.

By: Adrian Sutton

Adrian Sutton — Sun, 17 Apr 2005 23:00:09 +0000

This is a sporadic problem but it is not related to non-standard Apple Developer Java versions and is quite common. The easiest fix seems to be to manually install Security Update 2005-002 again. It’s available from http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/securityupdate2005002macosx1034orlater.html

It is however important to note that Apple have not issued any statement regarding this problem and this solution may cause other unintended side effects though so far I haven’t heard of any problems.

Regards,

Adrian Sutton.

By: Mark Watson

Mark Watson — Sun, 17 Apr 2005 14:14:32 +0000

Greetings,

I should have made my blog entry more clear: this is a sporadic problem that I think happens only if non-standard Apple Developer Java versions are installed - even then, this is a rare problem.

I just added a PS to my blog entry to hopefully make this more clear.

Best regards,
Mark