Error : “Top Moxie requires the Microsoft Virtual Machine”
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Browser(s): Internet Explorer 5.5, Internet Explorer 6.x, Netscape 6.2x, Netscape 7, Mozilla 1.4+
SYMPTOMS
During startup you get error “Top Moxie requires the Microsoft Virtual Machine”.
Are you seeing popup advertisements?
Strange software loads on startup or your favorites have new unwanted entries
CAUSE
TopMoxie is a memory-resident program that displays pop-up advertisements when you visit particular Web sites. Sun Microsystems does not bundle TopMoxie or it's partner module software of any kind with downloads of the Java Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (JRE) or the Java Software Development Kit (SDK).
Go To Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs
Check if you find any of the TopMoxie partner module (such as Schoolcash, Technology4Kids or Coupons and Offers) followed by the TopMoxie entry in the list. Select the relevant entries and click on Remove. Note: You must first remove the partner’s module before TopMoxie or else the uninstall will leave an entry in your Add/Remove Programs.
WARNING : It is strongly recommended that you back up the registry before making any changes to it. Incorrect changes to the registry can result in permanent data loss or corrupted files.
Note: This is done to make sure that all the keys are removed. They may not be there if the uninstaller removed them.
Click Start > Run. The Run dialog box appears.
Type regedit > Click OK. The Registry Editor opens.
Navigate to the key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
In the right pane, delete the value:
"couponsandoffers" = "wjview /cp:p "C:\Program Files\couponsandoffers\System\Code" Main lp: "C:\Program Files\couponsandoffers" Note: Coupons and Offers is an example of Top Moxie module partners, You may see some other module partners too. Delete the values relevant to them too.
Exit the Registry Editor.
Restart your computer and you will not see the warning message again.
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