Installing Java?

[Bael]

Hi all,

For some reason the Java install is bugged. It downloads the installer, then the file gets deleted and nothing happens. And Java still is not installed.

Suggestions?

Edit: Currently trying the Offline install. Result:

"Error 1330. A file that is required cannot be installed because the cabinet file C:\Documents and Settings\...\Application Data\Sun\Java\...\Data1.cab has an invalid digital signature. This may indicate that the cabinet file is corrupt."

[egamma]

Uninstall all java editions you can find, delete any remaining files (like the one below), then download a fresh install.

[Bael]

The odd thing is...I can find any editions on the machine. Have deleted most files...

Attempting redownload...

Result: Still no workie.

It it seems as though this is widespread problem with the crappy software (or to be more exact, the certification). I am currently wading through sites trying to find things that will make it work. So far one of them has failed, even though it apparently worked for others.

[fodder]

which version is this?

[Bael]

which version is this?

jre-6u27-windows-i586-s

Otherwise known as Version 6 Update 27

I''ve been putting off formatting my pc for a long time (even though it needs it), but I reckon now would be a good time. So if I try run it and it still doesn't work, well...

[fodder]

try java 7? don't see why it should work when that didn't. or try ccleaner or some such. no idea if it does any good.

[Nathan]

I''ve been putting off formatting my pc for a long time (even though it needs it), but I reckon now would be a good time. So if I try run it and it still doesn't work, well...

May as well. I always put off a good backup/format until something pees me off, now seems a good time for you :P

[egamma]

You need to also check your registry for anything java related.

[Revan]

Does seem extreme to format in order to use Java. RuneScape player? :-P

[egamma]

Worse--windows systems administrator (server mostly, although occasional desktop)

[Bael]

Does seem extreme to format in order to use Java. RuneScape player? :-P

Lol, i hate Runescape. It's had a good format coming for a while now. Just waiting to get windows 7...

[fodder]

bit late aren't you. 8 isn't that far off

[Bael]

bit late aren't you. 8 isn't that far off

Well, if you consider that I am still running XP ;)
There is a license agreement that allows me to get it free legally, except the people who have it haven't paid for it lately, so waiting on that...

[fodder]

funny thing about java. apparently libreoffice doesn't know java 7 exists and think i only have java 6 installed.

[^ban^]

Sounds almost like a PATH issue...