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I can't install Java after uninstalling it!

Feb 13, 2015 9:33AM PST

I uninstalled Java recently to try and fix a problem with my computer, but somehow or other the uninstallation process left some remnants in the system. Now, when I try to reinstall Java, it tells me I can't do that because, according to the setup program, a "newer build" of the version of Java I'm trying to install already exists on the system! What can I do to fix this?

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In short.
Feb 13, 2015 11:42PM PST
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Nothing changes
Feb 15, 2015 2:13PM PST

JavaRa found and destroyed 9 leftover items relating to the corrupt installation, but the installation continues to fail with the same error. Ninite likewise fails, returning this error: "Install failed - Could not verify installation (1) - 2699". What's my next move, if I have one?

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I wonder if you ran afoul of the 32/64 bit issue.
Feb 15, 2015 11:34PM PST
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Have You Tried Using The Revo Uninstaller?
Feb 16, 2015 3:39AM PST

After using all the other uninstalling tools, try using the freeware version of RevoUninstaller. It's available through it's own website or through Ninite.

https://ninite.com/

http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html

And after all that, I have had a few instances where I had to do a registry search for anything to do with Java, then remove those registry entries.. It's not an easy task for the uninitiated, a backup of the registry needs to be made, and care is certainly needed.

And finally, I make sure to install Java using the full, offline installer. It does a better job with fewer errors.

Hope this helps.

Grif