Windows XP, Java

[honda]

Hello to all, first time on this forum.

I have Win. XP Home (SP2) using Internet Explorer. A few weeks ago I had to reinstall Win on my Dell Dimension 8400.
I am having a problem reinstalling and getting Java to function.
When I install it-it shows up ok in add/remove programs, however it does not do anything for the programs which need it.
I uninstall it and do a search "all files" and it tells me there are 24 files in 24 folders. 6 in C, 13 in bin, 3 in lib/security, 1 in npds.
Do I have to get "rid" of these files and how do I do same? Do I need a software program to do that?

I also did a registry check and was advised of over 200 registry problems, I am interested in your take on how to fix them.

Thanks in advance.
honda.

[Monty007]

Hi, unless you know what you are deleting in the reg stay away as you can cause more problems than good. As for Java try the link I have never had a problem with it http://www.java.com/en/download/help/