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  1. 15 Apr 2010 #1
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    Installing Java help

    I am unable to install Java (Java.com). Everytime I try I get the error "The installer package could not be opened. Verify that the package exists and that you can open it, or contact the application Vendor to verify that this is a valid installer package".



    So what should i do?

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    Re: Installing Java help

    Problem is a bit different, but solution is probably the same

    Error 1721: There is a problem with this Windows Installer Package

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    Re: Installing Java help

    Yeh, i got this message. So what is the best way to install/update new Java? I am still on Java 6...

    Thanks for the help.

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    Re: Installing Java help

    Try the advice that is given in the link that I provided.

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    Re: Installing Java help

    Check to see if you find any unwanted entry in Add/Remove Programs or Internet Explorer - Add/On's section (Tools - Internet Options - Programs -> Manage Add On's). If you found one, remove/disable this entry.
    What is the unwanted entry it mention above? I have Java 6 in the add/remove programme list.

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    Re: Installing Java help

    Use this to uninstll your current version of Java.

    http://www.revouninstaller.com/

    Download and save Jave to your desktop or documents.

    Then install in safe mode.

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    Re: Installing Java help

    Quote Originally Posted by richc46 View Post
    Use this to uninstll your current version of Java.

    Revo Uninstaller Pro - Uninstall Software, Remove Programs, Solve uninstall problems

    Download and save Jave to your desktop or documents.

    Then install in safe mode.
    Can just uninstall with the add/remove programme?

    How do you activate safe mode?

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    Re: Installing Java help

    you can use the control panel to uninstall, the software that I provided is considered more throught, but the choice is yours.

    You turn off the computer, while it is booting you hit f8 repeatedly and quickly. You will get to safe mode. If it does not work try it again.

    Getting into Windows Safe Mode

    Before you try anything make a sytem restore point, so you can go back into time, if problems occur.

    System Restore Point - create

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    Re: Installing Java help

    Is it ok if i don't activate safe mode to do the installation?

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    Re: Installing Java help

    Yes you could try, if it does not work post back.

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