Then it may not be Java.
The pages I am having problems viewing (really only 1 or 2 off the top of my head) CAN be viewed by friends (who are also using XP).
Perhaps it's the site itself which has a redirection or some other abnormally which your options circumvent or etc., and is not being process appropriate -- all systems are not created equally. We cannot however examine the site(s) without directions which you didn't furnish.
PART I
1. The article [Q293513] states that IE6 does not include MVM for Java which can be installed on demand. Please also read "Relnotes.htm File".
2. "Differences Between Windows XP SP1 and Windows XP SP1a (Q813926)."
3. Different versions of the MVM for Java are offered at the (perhaps slow) "Sun Microsystems Java" site as well as a convenient Installation Check (option on the left). Be advised however this check may not be ready for primetime since it reports my system does not have it installed even though the procedural check noted in #2 above verifies that it is.
a. "A Description of the Changes to the Security Settings of the Web Content Zones in Internet Explorer 6 (Q300443)."
b. "Disabling Unsigned Applets Appears to Disable Signed Applets (Q305830)."
Note: When using MVM version 5.00.3802 and IE6, the disabling of unsigned applets also appears to disable signed applets.
c. "HOW TO: Set Java Security in IE (Q315674)."
PART II
1. The article [Q307973] suggests that users configure the actions that Windows takes when a severe error (also called a fatal system error, or Stop error) occurs. Also, please read the article, "A Description of the Safe Mode Boot Options in Windows XP (Q315222)," for accessing a system that will not boot normally.
2. The article [Q308427] states that an "event" is any significant occurrence in the system or in a program that requires users to be notified or an entry be added to one of three logs that can help identify and diagnose the source of current system problems, or help predict potential system problems.
3. The article [Q314084] describes how to gather more information about an error message using Pstat.exe, a Resource Kit utility run from the command line that gives a picture of the processes and drivers that are currently running.
4. If you identify an applicable error code, access the TechNet "Windows XP Events and Errors" page and enter either the "Source" or the "Error Code". -- the two most important items of information concerning an Event.

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