Windows 7 Problem Installing Java

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I am trying to install the latest version of Java. I am running Windows7 32bit Home Premium edition. Java will begin to install the after a few seconds I get the message Error 1606. Could not access Network Location. I tried turning the firewall on & off, and each time it get the same message. I had this problen once before when I tried to install and older version of Java. Someone on this forum came up with an answer on how to reslove this problem. I just wich I could remember what that answer was. My Email is [email protected]

 

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It seems like you're encountering an issue with Error 1606 while trying to install the latest version of Java on your Windows 7 32-bit Home Premium edition system. This error typically indicates a problem with accessing network locations during the installation process. Here are some steps you can try to resolve this issue:

1. Check Registry Entries:
   • Open your Registry Editor by pressing Windows Key + R and typing regedit.
   • Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders.
   • Check if there are any incorrect entries, particularly for AppData or Desktop. Modify them if necessary by right-clicking and selecting Modify.
   []Check File System Permissions:
   • Ensure that your user account has appropriate permissions to access and write to the network locations needed for the Java installation.
   []Run Installation as Administrator:
   • Right-click on the Java installer and select Run as administrator to ensure that the installation has the necessary permissions to access network locations.
   []Disable UAC (User Account Control):
   • Temporarily disable UAC before running the Java installation to see if it resolves the issue.
   []Clean Installation:
   • Uninstall any existing versions of Java completely before attempting to install the latest version. Use a tool like JavaRa to clean up any leftover registry entries.
2. Update Windows:
   • Ensure that your Windows 7 installation is up to date with all the latest updates and patches. If none of these steps resolve the issue, please let me know, and we can explore further solutions to help you with the Java installation on your Windows 7 system.