Hi harvey, a few questions first.
What OS are you using?
Have you tried uninstalling all the java updates in add remove programs in control panel?
Have you tried using the update button in the java application in the control panel?
It may be worth your while to go to the
Java download site and try clicking on the "
verify now" button for your operating system and see what it comes up with.
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