Cannot install "jre-8u151-windows-i586" exe

Hi daniellouwrens, try this:

Download java uninstall tool: Java Uninstall Tool
Remove all java installations
Restart
Download x86 & x64 java: Java SE Runtime Environment 8 - Downloads
Try clean installation
If it fails run logged installation: Java software installation log files
Check log files

Hi, thanks for your reply.

I have no idea what is going on, I ran the uninstall tool and it showed that both Javas had
been installed.

I went ahead and unistalled both, rebooted, deleted the folders, ran JavaRA and deleted remnants the rebooted again.

When I ran the x86 install file I got exactly the same response as before, the curser thinking, then nothing.

I then checked in the Program files (x86) folder and Java had been installed without any further input from me.

I then installed the 64 version with exactly the same result, IE no further input from me.

I have a program that will not run without Java being properly installed and it is working fine.

Is there a setting somewhere to run the install in this way, on one of my other W10 PC's the install
runs the usual way IE it lets me change the install folder if I want.

Thanks for your help.

Regards

Daniel

Just to be sure: did you download both the installer files from mentioned oracle page/website? Did you try a logged installation and did you check logfiles?

According to Installing With a Configuration File you should also check the C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\java.settings.cfg file; if it exists, delete/rename it.

Hi

I did not download the files on the link as I wanted to try the files I had first
and since the install worked, albeit behind the scenes, and the programs worked
I just left well enough alone

Thanks for the link though, I have saved it for future use, so much quicker than going through
the usual process on the Java Download site.

If the same thing happens again I will follow the process you defined exactly.

Thanks and regards

Daniel

HI

I hope I've got this right, I need to set the Java Path and Java Home Path in Control Panel.

Could someone please tell me how to do that?

Thanks

Daniel

Hi

I have a program that will not work without it. it does not go in Java Control Panel
but somewhere in Control Panel, it could be Environment Variables, I don't know, that
is why I asked.

Cheers

Daniel

Not quite sure whether I have in mind the same thing (environment variable) but you can try to set it here: Control Panel - System - Advanced System Properties - Environment variables - New... (user or preferably system-wide variable).

muchomurka said:

Not quite sure whether I have in mind the same thing (environment variable) but you can try to set it here: Control Panel - System - Advanced System Properties - Environment variables - New... (user or preferably system-wide variable).

That's the one, all fixed.

thanks again for your help.

Cheers

Daniel