Unfortunately 7zip did not come on this computer but instead I had to install it myself. Don't know if that info helps out any but perhaps by performing the act of installing it, it maybe changed something or other. As far as java, I reinstalled Java 6 (64 bit) on my computer and also Java 7 (64 bit) update 4. As far as exact version of Java I am using Java runtime (JRE 7u4) Unfortunately though, I could not use the links posted on the sidebar of the home page because it is either not running java scripts or my cookies are enabled and (getting used to everything new on here from xp to windows 7) I'm having trouble allowing cookies.
Concering the batch files. Should I refer to the stickied thread at the top? If that is the case, then where should I put the information for the .bat file (in what folder?) I have tried to do that, and it has created a new folder with similiar properties of where I locate the techniclauncher but above that, I do not know what to do after that step.
Edit: Alright, I'm fine now, I was able to get it to work thanks to your suggestion. To clarify what I did, I made sure that the program (the .jar file) was connected to java and not to an archive (as you said). Before that I created the batch file based on what the sticky thread said and put that within the .techniclauncher folder within the appdata (roaming and whatnot) area.
thanks again for your help, I hope I wasn't too annoying with my request as my problem was very similar to many other people's problems. I hope, that if something wrong happens again, that whoever works with me will be a courteous as you will.