Java Unsatisfied link error.

[simoncn]

(05-02-2014 17:22)sph2701 Wrote:  Hello Simon,
I **was**running Java in 64bit!
I had update 45 (64bit) on the computer, and now, under control panel I saw update 51.
I have just deleted that, and a bunch of downloads just occurred with Minim, and had to re set windows to run under Java update 45.

Everything has now re-started and Watch is working as it should.
So - perhaps update 51 (Java) was a 32 bit version? It uploaded automatically to the latest version - no input from me other than click update.

Trust me - I am OCD about reading manuals - from cover to cover, even before a product is purchased.
I like things to work, straight from the box, no matter what I have to sort.

Just knew this would be something silly.
Love the software BTW - it is a great bit of code.

I believe the one-click update chooses the Java version (32-bit or 64-bit) that matches the browser from which you clicked the update button. It's a classic case of the software trying to be helpful by guessing what the user wants, but actually being very unhelpful by guessing wrong.

There is another way to update Java (search for Java SE download) that allows you to choose which version you want.

Do you think it would be useful for me to expand the Note in the installation instructions to explain this pitfall with Java version updates?