Can't install Java or Microsoft Silverlight

Discussion in 'Software' started by Mr Tom, Nov 8, 2010.

  1. Mr Tom

    Mr Tom Private E-2

    Having problems installing both of these. Any help would be greatly appreciated :)

    When I try and install Java, it comes up with an error 'another installation is already in progress' - and won't let me delete the incomplete version in add/remove programs.

    With Silverlight, when I try and install it, it installs and then freezes at '92%'.

    I am running Windows XP.
     
    Mr Tom, Nov 8, 2010
    #1
  2. sexyandy81

    sexyandy81 MajorGeek

    try add/remove programs in safe mode of windows if not then download revo uninstaller to see if that will remove it for you.
     
    sexyandy81, Nov 8, 2010
    #2
  3. oma

    oma MajorGeek

    Welcome!

    You must have already older version(s) of Java installed?

    Remove these with JavaRa, the uninstall tool for old Java versions. http://majorgeeks.com/JavaRA_d5982.html

    Then install the latest version. Hope the above helps.

    I don't know anything about Silverlight.
     
    oma, Nov 8, 2010
    #3
  4. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    plodr, Nov 8, 2010
    #4
  5. pwillener

    pwillener MajorGeek

    Restart Windows, then try again.

    To me it looks like the topic was started today...?
     
    pwillener, Nov 8, 2010
    #5
  6. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    The blog's author and date started:

    rpomeroy 9 Jun 2008 9:10 PM
     
    dr.moriarty, Nov 8, 2010
    #6
  7. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    pwillener, I was referring to the blog article link I posted not this thread. Normally I do not post solutions that are two years old because a lot changes in two years but someone asked for help with a similar issue on another forum and the link to that old blog was posted so I assumed that the advice was still applicable.
     
    plodr, Nov 9, 2010
    #7
  8. pwillener

    pwillener MajorGeek

    Sorry, I misunderstood - thanks for the clarification.
     
    pwillener, Nov 10, 2010
    #8
  9. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    pwillener, no problem. I know English is not your native language and trying to understand me when you natively speak English, can be a chore at times. Just ask my husband; he'll verify this! :-D So, I was not offended that you did not understand what I was trying to say. ;)

    Mr Tom, if you are still having problems, don't worry about installing Java. It has had a lot of attacks and might not even be necessary on your computer.
    I've removed it from 4 of 5 windows partitions at home and I've disabled it in FF on the one windows computer it is still installed on.
     
    plodr, Nov 11, 2010
    #9

MajorGeeks.Com Menu

Downloads All In One Tweaks \ Android \ Anti-Malware \ Anti-Virus \ Appearance \ Backup \ Browsers \ CD\DVD\Blu-Ray \ Covert Ops \ Drive Utilities \ Drivers \ Graphics \ Internet Tools \ Multimedia \ Networking \ Office Tools \ PC Games \ System Tools \ Mac/Apple/Ipad Downloads

Other News: Top Downloads \ News (Tech) \ Off Base (Other Websites News) \ Way Off Base (Offbeat Stories and Pics)

Social: Facebook \ YouTube \ Twitter \ Tumblr \ Pintrest \ RSS Feeds