Before attempting the installation, it is important to understand why Oracle JInitiator 1.1.8.2 does not work out of the box on Windows 7 64-bit:
Modern Alternatives: Most organizations have migrated to the Java Development Kit (JDK) or the Oracle Forms Standalone Launcher (FSAL), which removes the need for browser plugins entirely. Before attempting the installation, it is important to
Ensure you have a standard 32-bit JRE installed on your computer (JRE 1.6 or JRE 1.7 works best for this fix). Before attempting the installation