Error : Several Java virtual machines running in the same process

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SYMPTOMS

While running some Java applets user gets error saying

Several Java Virtual Machines running in the same process

Java Runtime Environment cannot be loaded

CAUSE

We are still investigating root cause of this issue.

WORKAROUND

Below are some of the workarounds that have worked for different users.

Windows XP Users
Click Start -> Control panel -> System -> Advanced -> Performance(setting) -> Advanced -> Virtual memory(Change) -> Click System managed size ->
Set and then restart your computer.

Windows Vista Users
Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel - > System -> Advanced System Settings -> Advanced -> Click Settings under Performance -> Performance Options – Advanced -> Virtual Memory – Click Change – Select System Managed Size and then Restart Computer.

To check physical memory on your system:
Click Start -> Control Panel -> System. This will tell you Physical memory (RAM) on your system.
Set JRE parameter
Click Start -> Control Panel -> Java(This opens Java Control panel) -> Java -> View -> In the last field which says Java Runtime Parameters enter -Xmx512M (Note: replace 512 with 3/4th of your actual RAM)

Windows XP Users
Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs. Select Java and click Uninstall.

Windows Vista Users
Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features. Select Java and click Uninstall.
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Open Browser
Click Tools -> Internet Options -> Programs -> Manage add-ons.
Select add-on that you wish to disable and then click Disable (Settings)
Note: disable add-ons like SSVHelper Class, Windows Live Sign-in add-on, old Java plug-ins, etc.