JDK-6394747 : Vista: Java auto-update is not enabled on Windows Vista
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: deploy
  • Sub-Component: deployment_toolkit
  • Affected Version: 5.0u8,6
  • Priority: P2
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: windows_vista
  • CPU: x86
  • Submitted: 2006-03-07
  • Updated: 2010-04-04
  • Resolved: 2006-07-20
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JDK 6
6 b92Fixed
Description
Auto java update is not enabled on windows vista

Tested OS : Windows vista (beta)
Tested build : mustang b74

Steps to reproduce :

1. Install mustang b74
2. Clear cache
3. Launch Java Control Panel
4. Go to Update tab
It can be noticed that the check box ("Check for Updates Automatically") and Advanced button are disabled

Image file attached.

Comments
EVALUATION Putback the fix to deployment's workspace on March 9th'06. Also fixed in deployment's 5.0U8 workspace.
10-03-2006