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[fredvries]

Recently we published our new little program called JavaRa. It simply checks if the version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) on your computer is the latest one and, if not, downloads the most recent version. It also cleans some files (log files and temp files) that JRE leaves behind.

We invite you to test the program and we would welcome to hear about the problems you might or might not encounter.

Also, we would like to hear about any suggestions about the program you can have. Which features would you like to be incorporated?

ps: Ra is, of course, the ancient Egyptian Sun god.

JavaRa is downloadable here.

[14apr08] JavaRa updated to version 1.04. See Changelog here.

[AdvancedSetup]

Okay, downloaded it and will try to test it out by next week and provide feedback.

[sho-dan]

Hello Fred

Just took JavaRa for a test run and had no problems with it. The updater works great, removing older version from the program files works and the temp files proceeded just right.

I had to remove manually previous older versions from Add/Remove via Control panel, I would like to see a Auto previous older version removal from Add/Remove added when clicking removing all older version button with a Restart the computer included.

This is one sweet program, I like it. Also it would benifit the helper to incorperate this program in their CS once it hits the shelves/out of beta and less confusing for the user in their Java updates.

Cheers

[Gimpguy2000]

Hi Fred,

Working great here, no hiccups, great app

Paul

[YoKenny1]

It works well on my XP Home and Pro systems.

[AdvancedSetup]

Observations.

1. Button for "Search for updates" doesn't seem to do anything and it doesn't say WHAT updates it's looking for. Program or Java?

2. Clicking Search for updates while disconnected from the Web did not seem to do anything, no message box, no error, no indication of it doing anything.

Out of time for today but will try to pick back up on testing on Monday.

[Gimpguy2000]

AdvancedSetup, on Apr 4 2008, 08:28 PM, said:

Observations.

1. Button for "Search for updates" doesn't seem to do anything and it doesn't say WHAT updates it's looking for. Program or Java?

2. Clicking Search for updates while disconnected from the Web did not seem to do anything, no message box, no error, no indication of it doing anything.

Out of time for today but will try to pick back up on testing on Monday.

Just stating that mine does work and does alert on both counts.. I attached images.. this should help narrow down the fact that it does work on some systems. I run XPpro , all updated, etc...
Cheers,

Paul

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[JeanInMontana]

I put it here. PRM753 has mod permissions in that forum too. If you want them Fred just let me know.

[fredvries]

Thank you, Jean. We would like to receive bugs, opinions and suggestions regarding our program.

[JeanInMontana]

I said they should reply to bugs in this thread. If that is wrong you have permissions to edit etc you can even attach the file for a direct download if you want.

[AdvancedSetup]

The system I ran it from had a Vundo infection as well as other items. Not yet sure if it's 100% clean as I ran out of time Friday night.
Hope to be able to look at the system more tomorrow.

As for the button confusion I'm just saying it would be nice to know WHAT type of update it's going to look for. Maybe a small .text label under the buttons

[Prm753]

AdvancedSetup, on Apr 6 2008, 08:09 PM, said:

As for the button confusion I'm just saying it would be nice to know WHAT type of update it's going to look for. Maybe a small .text label under the buttons

That can be done.

[AdvancedSetup]

I think the reason the button for "Search for updates" did not do anything as there was not any version of Java installed on the system.
If that is the case then maybe still provide some type of feedback like Java not found on the system or similar.

Will try to test on other system to make sure if that was the reason or not.

[sho-dan]

Hello

AdvancedSetup, on Apr 10 2008, 04:09 AM, said:

I think the reason the button for "Search for updates" did not do anything as there was not any version of Java installed on the system.
If that is the case then maybe still provide some type of feedback like Java not found on the system or similar.

Will try to test on other system to make sure if that was the reason or not.

Your thoughts are correct... No Java on this system, good suggestion for Java not found info.

[Prm753]

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I think the reason the button for "Search for updates" did not do anything as there was not any version of Java installed on the system.
If that is the case then maybe still provide some type of feedback like Java not found on the system or similar.

Will try to test on other system to make sure if that was the reason or not.

Thanks for pointing this out. Already fixed in 1.04.

[Prm753]

JavaRa 1.04 is almost here, but I need beta testers for the new definitions.

Change log:

[14apr08] JavaRa 1.04
- [Added] Options window
- [Added] Donate button
- [Added] Option to remove jusched.exe startup entry
- [Added] Removal of JRE files in the Temp folder
- [Added] Removal of JRE versions older than 1.6.0
- [Added] Alternate way to update the Java JRE
- [Added] New Update JRE Dialog
- [Added] Option to update JavaRa
- [Added] Command line switch: -runsilent
- [Fixed] Problems with removing certain JRE folders
- [Added] Removal of JRE registry values and keys

The new binary is attached.

Tooltips will come in version 1.05.

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[MikeW]

Worked fine for me. Very useful tool. Would suggest that when an option has been run and completed the program should returm to the main screen.

[RubbeR DuckY]

1. Need to stop forgetting to incorporate manifest file .
2. The Additional Tasks menu needs some work.

[gerardwil]

Hi Fred,

Looks good, I tried. Maybe some finetuning like Rubber said.
On my system it doesn't do/find anything, because I did all myself already.
But a very good initiatif.
Cheers,

Gerard

[Prm753]

RubbeR DuckY, on Apr 14 2008, 05:42 PM, said:

1. Need to stop forgetting to incorporate manifest file .
2. The Additional Tasks menu needs some work.

1. Dev-C++ is acting up - again. Otherwise it would be Vista compatible.
2. Cry me a riv.. oh wait. What needs to be done? I wanted it to be as simple as possible.