Error HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Javasoft\Java Runtime Environment 1.5.0_0
I have an ongoing frustrating problem. Java has stopped working on my pc. When I go to the java icon and open I get error "The system cannot find the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Javasoft\Java Runtime Environment 1.5.0_06" If I try to uninstall update 6 from xp service pack 2 add and remove programs I get the error "error applying transforms. Verify that the spedcified transform paths are valid" If I try to remove update 1, it errors "You already have this version of the Jre installed. Please uninstall the product through your add/remove programs utility before reinstalling". If I hit the OK button, I get "Fatal error during installation" (even though I am trying to uninstall)
I am very frustrated as I cannot find anything on the website to assist, and my son is going spare not being able to play runescape! Please Help
Trompy
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trompya] at [2007-10-2 17:40:11]
finally found the solution. Remove the JRE using the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility.
Related Document:
http://java.com/en/download/help/error_applying_transforms.xml
Utility:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];290301
[if the last link doesnt work copy and paste the whole thing into the address bar]
I installed the program which cleanly deleted the java program and when I reinstalled it worked!
Good luck
Trompy
As a possible workaround try offline installation which can be from:
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
At the same time, if the above workaround fails the exercise is little complex. If you have tried downloading update 1.5.0_xx, then likely a .msi file is saved in the location as mentioned below:
Possible path:
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Sun\Java\jre1.5.0_xx
Note: This is irrespective of installation failure or success. Replace xx with the correct version you are trying to install
There is also a bug filed where you can submit useful information to help finding regular solution to this issue:
http://bugs.sun.com/bugdatabase/view_bug.do?bug_id=6542954
