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Java problems, can't reinstall/install it

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Old 06-28-2009
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Java problems, can't reinstall/install it

Well, I've been trying to update my Java but apparently it gave me some weird problems.

"This software has already been installed on your computer. Would you like to reinstall it?"
If I click yes, it shows
"This action is only for valid products that are currently installed."

I've googled this problem but they all just gave the same answer.
"Do this, download this, run this"
I tried lots of things and I hope you guys can help me.

I tried
JavaRA
Tried CCleaner and a registry cleaner.
Tried uninstalling anything Java.
Deleted pogram files/java


This stuff is really annoying me, I hope you guys can help me get my Java back.

PS: I had no clue where to post this......lol.
Is this the right section? 0_O.
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Old 06-29-2009
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Control Panel> Add/Remove Programs> make a list of all Java programs there and paste it here.

Please include the name of the operating system you are using and the amount of RAM installed.
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Old 06-30-2009
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Control Panel> Add/Remove Programs> make a list of all Java programs there and paste it here.

Please include the name of the operating system you are using and the amount of RAM installed.
I'm not sure what programs use java, but I already removed all java programs
I use Windows XP
3072MB of Ram
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Old 06-30-2009
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removing duplicate post

Last edited by Bobbye; 07-01-2009 at 11:25 AM.. Reason: delete dup
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Old 06-30-2009
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You not looking for programs that 'use' Java> you're looking for Java entries such as:
Java™ 6 update 14> this is the version you need to keep. Any older versions are the ones to delete.

Try download here: http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
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Old 06-30-2009
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Yeah, I removed all Java entries. I'm sure there all gone.
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Old 07-02-2009
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Just thought I would tell you.
I fixed the problem.
I deleted some registry keys
Removed a IE8 Java plugin
And boom, the installation started working lol.
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Old 07-02-2009
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Glad you resolved it. I wouldn't have sent you into the Registry to do it- you were just lucky! Chances are the had the wrong plug-in in the first place!
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