64bit - Why does Java Web Start not work with 64-bit Java environments? -

Why is that so? What is lacking that keeps it from construction and work?

Thought you might want to know the new update is out:

< P> Java Plugin and 64-bit browser support for Java WebStart This release supports the new Java plugin and Java Webstart on the Windows platform, AMD64 architecture. A Java Offline Installer (JRE and JDK) is provided. Note that if you use 32-bit and 64-bit browsers alternately, you need to install both 32-bit and 64-bit JREs for the Java plug-in for both browsers.