FULL PRODUCT VERSION :
java version "1.4.2"
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.4.2-b28)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.4.2-b28, mixed mode)

ADDITIONAL OS VERSION INFORMATION :
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]

A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM :
java.util.prefs.Preferences.java class does not load a resource dynamically with Class.forName(..) as Class.forName(..) will not find any resources that are defined in the JNLP file.

REPRODUCIBILITY :
This bug can be reproduced always.

CUSTOMER SUBMITTED WORKAROUND :
To replace class.forName(..) with Thread.getCurrent().getContextClassLoader()/this.getClass().getClassLoader() as described in the webstart FAQ section.
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