When trying to launch a Java preferences get this message:  Cannot launch Java application A static initializer of the main class threw an exception: java.lang.NullPointerException"

I have an IMac 10.5.8 and I am having problems with Java. I have tried todownload Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4 and it looks as if it is doingsuccessfully, but I cannot see where it has put it and get this message when trying to launch Java preferences:
Cannotlaunch Java application
A static initializer of the main class threw an exception:java.lang.NullPointerException"
Couldyou please help?

Hmm, only way I know would be a relatively painless Archive & Install, which gives you a new/old OS, but can preserve all your files, pics, music, settings, etc., as long as you have plenty of free disk space and no Disk corruption, and is relatively quick & painless...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107120
Just be sure to select Preserve Users & Settings.

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