Forms problem in Window 7 64 bit

Question

Dear Members
I have installed "Forms [32 Bit] Version 10.1.2.0.2" on Windows 7 64bit. I have the Internet Explorer 9. Now when i run the forms it prompts for download jinit when i try to download it show the error dialog box as under
Jinit.exe
Cannot download this file.
Details:
HTTP/1.1 502 Proxy Error (Forefront TMG denied the specified Uniform
Resource Locator (URL). )
Now i have installed manually JInitiator 1.3.1.26 (32-bit) and also copy the jvm.dll file in the desire folder. When i run the form it shows blank page with broken link.
Please help me to solve this problem.
Thanks & Regards
Edited by: SweetKUR on Aug 9, 2012 12:06 AM
Edited by: SweetKUR on Aug 9, 2012 12:19 AM

Answer 1

This is a common question in the Forum. A simple search of the forum and you would have found that Oracle Developers Suite 10g R2 (version 10.1.2.0.2) is not supported on Windows 7 64-bit. However, you would have also found a couple of threads where people have made this work.
Now i have installed manually JInitiator 1.3.1.26 (32-bit) and also copy the jvm.dll file in the desire folder. Don't do this! This is a complete HACK of the OS and there is no guaruntee that this will work and more importantly this could screw-up your OS.
By default, Forms 10g is configured to use the Oracle Jinitiator because this was the Java Runtime Oracle was using at the time. Now, however, Oracle has changed directions and has adopted the standard Java Runtime. Therefore, you must reconfigure Forms 10g to use the Java Runtime Plug-In (JPI) on Windows 7. With Windows XP you did not need to do this. Take a look at Forms: How to Configure Forms Builder to run forms locally for detailed steps on reconfiguring Forms 10g.
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I had the same problem in my computer, and the guys from systems department solved the problem installing Windows XP SP3.thy triend to install Forms10 with Windows 7 64bits, but they said it can't be done. >
I disagree with your "Systems Department". I have Forms 10g installed and running quite well on Windows 7 Professional 64-bit. There are a few pre-installation steps you must take to install Forms 10g, but it can be done. At the very least, your Systems Department staff could have installed Windows XP Mode for Windows 7. Take a look at:
Windows XP Mode - Windows 7 Features
Install and use Windows XP Mode in Windows 7
Download Windows XP Mode
I've tested Forms 10g with XP Mode and it works fine there as well, but I prefer not to deal with the overhead of the Virtual Machine.
To properly install Forms 10g R2 on Windows 7 you must first have Windows 7 Professional or higher. Then follow these steps:
1. Install Java Runtime 1.6.0_33 (32-bit).
2. Change Windows Virtual Memory from System Managed to a specific amount (2048mb Initial size, 4096mb Max). The Oracle installer can't detect VM settings if they are system managed. You will need to restart your computer after making this change. Once you have completed the installation, you can change the settings back to system managed.
3. Right-Click the setup.exe and select properties. Select the Compatibility tab and click "Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows XP (Service Pack 3)".
4. Run the installer.
Once complete, review the document I linked above for configuring Forms to run locally from the Forms Builder.
Hope this helps,
Craig B-)
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