JDK-6362965 : REG : command window pops up during jdk/jre installation
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: tools
  • Sub-Component: launcher
  • Affected Version: 6
  • Priority: P2
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: windows,windows_xp
  • CPU: x86
  • Submitted: 2005-12-14
  • Updated: 2010-08-06
  • Resolved: 2007-01-22
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JDK 6
6 b59dFixed
Related Reports
Duplicate :  
JDK-6371236 - REGRESSION:DOS Box/Console got left on windows when run the Eclipse 3.2M4
Relates :  
JDK-6282039 - java.exe/javaw.exe need to work with vc7
Description
Command (CMD) window popsup during jdk/jre installation on windows
Tested OS : windows
Tested Build : mustang build 59c
Steps to reproduce :

1. Install mustang jdk/jre build b59c
2. During installation it can be noticed that command window popsup with title "C:\WINNT\system32\javaw.exe. 
This window is getting closed with in a few seconds by itself.
Image file attached.

This is a regression
Comments
SUGGESTED FIX Construct a separate mini-launcher for javaw and javaws. The needed code can be mostly found in src/windows/bin/java_md.c under the "#ifdef JAVAW" directive.
03-01-2006
EVALUATION This "console flash" was a byproduct of: 6282039 java.exe/javaw.exe need to work with vc7 A separate "javaw like" mini-launcher needs to be built for javaw and javaws (and any other potentially non-command line executables).
03-01-2006