After updating Java version, my application stops working

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After updating Java version, my application stops working.

This article applies to:

Platform(s): Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows 2008 Server
Java version(s): 6.0, 7.0

SYMPTOMS

After updating Java, my application stops working.
An error similar to this can be seen:

UnsignedAccessViolationException

Java Web Start Error: Unsigned application requesting unrestricted access to system
Unsigned resource:
http://domain_for_jar.domain/directorypath/name_of_jar.jar *

* "http://domain_for_jar.domain/directorypath/name_of_jar.jar" is an example of what may be seen. The actual URL in the error will be based on the application being used.

SOLUTION

Reinstall Java. Install the latest version from java.com.

Download and install the Java using manual download process.
Java 7 download
- Click on Agree and Start Free Download button
- Click Save File button
Java 6 download

Select Windows Offline download
Click Save File button

Double click on the saved file to start installation process.
Click Install
The installer may display a message that the software has already been installed.
Click Yes to reinstall Java.

This software has already been installed on your computer.
Would you like to reinstall it?
Continue the installation process until it has completed
Restart your application or applet