First Steps Throws StringIndexOutOfBoundsException on Microsoft Windows
 Technote (troubleshooting)
 
Problem(Abstract)
WebSphere® Application Server's First Steps throws java.lang.StringIndexOutOfBoundsException when you click on any link except startServer and stopServer when running on Microsoft® Windows®.
 
Cause
This problem can be caused when there is no default browser set, or when the temporary directory (TMP) variable is not set.
 
Resolving the problem
Verify the following registry key is correct in the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>>
SOFTWARE>>
Classes>>http>>shell>>open>>command


The value of this key should point to your browser.

For example:
"INTERNET_EXPLORER_HOME_DIRECTORY\iexplore.exe" -nohome "c:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" -nohome
 
  1. Check and change the TMP variable setting.
    1. Execute "set" at the command prompt and look to see if the TMP variable is assigned a value.
    2. If the TMP variable is not set, execute "set TMP=c:\temp" ensuring that c:\temp exists.
 
 
Cross Reference information
Segment Product Component Platform Version Edition
Application Servers Runtimes for Java Technology Java SDK
 
 


Document Information


Product categories: Software > Application Servers > Distributed Application & Web Servers > WebSphere Application Server
Operating system(s): Windows
Software version: 5.0
Software edition:
Reference #: 1141956
IBM Group: Software Group
Modified date: Aug 6, 2004