I took sberlin's advice and it worked. THANKS!!!:

Repairing an Incomplete Java Installation

For systems fitting the symptoms described in the first section of this technical note, the problem can be corrected with a manual fix requiring an administrator-level account.

From the Finder, navigate to /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Resources/

Move the version.plist file to the Trash.

An authentication dialog may appear. Enter an administrator username and password.

Confirm that the version.plist is no longer in /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Resources/.

Insert the Mac OS X v10.3 Install Disc 1 CD. If a new Finder window opens presenting the installer, close it.

Open a new Finder window
Navigate to Mac OS X Install Disc 1/System/Installation/Packages/ and double-click the file called Java.pkg.

Follow the instructions on the installer.


Following these steps should force an installation of the proper Java version onto the system, restoring proper behavior. This can be confirmed with the Terminal test described above. You may still notice the HotSpot not at correct virtual address.

Sharing disabled. message after performing these steps, which should disappear after rebooting.


If you have installed the "Security Update 2003-10-28" before following these steps you will additionally need to reinstall that update, as the Java package on the CD precedes it:

Open a new Finder window

Navigate to /Library/Receipts

Move SecurityUpd2003-10-28.pkg to the Trash.

Run Software Update and re-download "Security Update 2003-10-28"