[Solved] Wrong Java installation

[gavinroberts]

get error message
wrong java installation
ive used open office for years without any trouble
i uninstalled and reinstalled but it still wont work

Title Edited. A descriptive title for posts helps others who are searching for solutions and increases the chances of a reply (Hagar, Moderator).

[Bill]

Have you searched the forum? There are many threads about fixing various Java problems.

[gavinroberts]

couldnt find anything
tried to open a backup file but that wouldnt open either

[Bill]

"Wrong java installation" is not an error message I've seen before. What version of Java do you have installed? Have you enabled the use of Java in the AOO options? What does a backup file have to do with the Java problem? What did you uninstall and reinstall? Without specific information, it's impossible to diagnose the problem.

[gavinroberts]

is it possible to paste into a reply
then i could do a screen shot
its only the database that wont open
first error message is
the connection to the data source "NET contacts (2) (1)" could not be established.
The connection to the external data source could not be established.
No SDBC driver was found for the given URL.
OK More
It was giving a Java error message when I pressed OK but now nothing happens

[Greengiant224]

1. What database driver are you using? i.e. (HSQL [embedded or server], MySQL, PostgreSQL or msSQL as a FEBE)

2. What Java version is installed?

3. What OS version? (32bit/64bit)

This may help to diagnose where/what the problem is ! ! !

[gavinroberts]

java version is 7 update 17
dont know any of the others
i only use the standard open office

[MikeytheMagnificent]

try this
it comes up when Base requires Java and Base doesnt deal with Java 7

[Hagar Delest]

See here also: [Solved] Java Runtime Environment problems.
You really need to know if it's 32 or64bit. AOO is compatible with 32bit version only.

Please add '[Solved]' at the beginning of your first post title (edit button) if your issue has been fixed.

[Greengiant224]

gavinroberts:

As AOO/LO is a 32bit program it needs a 32bit Java JRE. You can install 32bit and 64bit Java alongside
one another on a 64bit OS.

The vanilla installation of AOO v3.4.1 includes the MS Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable (x86) Package
This requires you to use the Java v1.6 series JRE (32bit).

To use Java v1.7 JRE (32bit) you need to install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86) separately.
To check if you have this installed go to:
>>Control Panel>>Programs and click on Programs and Features
and scroll down the list to see if it is already installed.

If not, go to: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download ... px?id=8328
to download, and then install it.

Reboot if need be. Java v1.7 JRE (32bit) should now be recognised by AOO/LO.

Future releases of AOO/LO will include the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86) which will automatically work with Java 1.7 JRE (32bit).

AFAIK Java v 1.6 was only being maintained up until February 2013.

To check which OS you use and if/any Java versions are installed you can use this batch file:
copy and save this as 'CheckJava.bat'

Code: Select all

REM
REM Filename: CheckJava.bat
REM
@echo off  && setlocal enableextensions && title Java Version

if not exist "%programfiles(x86)%" (goto 32BIT)
echo ** You are running a 64-bit Windows OS **
if exist "%programW6432%\Java" (echo ** You have a Java 64bit JRE installed **)
if not exist "%programW6432%\Java" (echo ** You DO NOT have a Java 64bit JRE installed  **)

if exist "%programfiles(x86)%\Java" (echo ** You have a Java 32bit JRE installed **)
if not exist "%programfiles(x86)%\Java" (echo ** You DO NOT have a Java 32bit JRE installed **) 
goto END

:32BIT
echo ** You are running a 32-bit Windows OS **
if exist "%ProgramFiles%\Java" (echo ** You have a Java 32bit JRE installed **) 
if not exist "%ProgramFiles%\Java" (echo ** You DO NOT have a Java 32bit JRE installed **)

:END
echo.
echo ***************************************************************** 
echo ** Checking OS and Installed versions of Java has now finished **
echo *****************************************************************
pause
cls
endlocal
@echo on
REM exit

Good luck,

Edit: Last Updated: 19 Mar 2013 added batch file info

Greengiant224

[gavinroberts]

im not computer literate
i use open office (or i used to)
i dont know any thing about java or any sort of programming
i think it just stoped working when i upgraded to the latest version

[Bill]

Legacy versions of OOo and AOO 3.4.0 and AOO 3.4.1 can use 32-bit Java 6.

AOO 3.4.0 and 3.4.1 can use 32-bit Java 7 if the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86) is installed. The "JRE is defective" error occurs if the 2010 redistributable is not installed.

[gavinroberts]

ive got 2010 redistributable and java 7
but still doesnt work

[Bill]

"Doesn't work" doesn't help find the problem. What was the error message?

Open Writer and select File > Wizards > Letter. Is there an error message or does the Letter Wizard start? If there is an error message, what exactly does it say?

[gavinroberts]

The connection to the data source "NET Contacts(2)(1)" could not be established.
The connection to the external data source could not be established.
No SDBC driver was found for the given URL.

[Bill]

The connection to the data source "NET Contacts(2)(1)" could not be established.
The connection to the external data source could not be established.
No SDBC driver was found for the given URL.

Where is the Java error? Did you try the Letter Wizard? I'm not convinced that you have a Java problem.

[gavinroberts]

the java error message doesnt come up any more
im not saying its a java problem
i dont know what it is

[gavinroberts]

its fixed thanks
the button wasnt highlighted under tools options java
how do i register it as solved

[thomasjk]

Go to your first post and click the edit button.

[digdoug78]

still doesn't work
I have the same issue. Downloaded Java (again), I have MS Visual c++, can't run wizards for lack of JRE or OO can't find it, or who knows...
PITA

[Hagar Delest]

No need to multi-post, especially in solved topics.

For the record, problem solved for digdoug78: [Solved] Selected JRE is defective message.