To fix this issue I downgraded the java that’s imbedded directly in VSC folder located here: “C:\Program Files\NetApp\Virtual Storage Console\jre”
In order to do this I moved the original files to a folder named “original” that I created in the same directory, I had to stop all the Netapp and VMware services to allow the move, then I took all the files from an install of version 8 update 66 of java on the same machine from C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_66 and put them in the VSC folder “C:\Program Files\NetApp\Virtual Storage Console\jre” where the files were located that I moved (the file names were an exact match)..
I restarted the machine, did a backup and checked the logging link and all worked. I then backed up and restored another vm and it worked fine as well..
Everything I checked worked fine but proceed at your own risk knowing this is an older version of JAVA..
I uploaded logs VSC logs to the case and asked that they be reviewed by an engineer to make sure there are no issues with this fix. I'll reply when I know more...
Scott