Help with installation

[hybrid swallow]

I am trying to install Java, but nothing happens when I try to execute the installer.
Could someone help me please?

[raw glen]

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I am trying to install Java, but nothing happens when I try to execute the installer. Could someone help me please?

It sounds like you may be experiencing an issue with running the Java installer. Here are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot the problem:

1. Make sure you have downloaded the correct version of Java for your operating system. For example, if you are using a Windows machine, make sure you have downloaded the Windows version of Java.

2. Check if your system meets the minimum requirements for installing Java. Ensure that your operating system is up to date and that you have enough disk space available for the installation.

3. Try running the installer as an administrator. Right-click on the installer file and select "Run as administrator" to see if this resolves the issue.

4. Disable any antivirus software or firewall temporarily while running the installer, as they may be blocking the installation process.

5. If none of these steps work, try downloading the offline installer for Java from the official website and run it on your machine.

If you continue to experience issues, feel free to provide more details about your setup so we can better assist you with troubleshooting.

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[tacit fox]

windows?

[hybrid swallow]

yes

[tacit fox]

where did you get your installation file from?

[hybrid swallow]

I tried both java and the oracle website for JRE and JDK but neither work

[tacit fox]

more specific

where did you download it? which file?

[hybrid swallow]

java.com / oracle.com

https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/#jdk21-windows

and

https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

I've tried all of the installers for windows

None of them work

[tacit fox]

you downloaded the x64 Installer?

[hybrid swallow]

yes

[tacit fox]

aaand you are on a 64bit system?

[hybrid swallow]

yes

[tacit fox]

you don't even get this popup where windows asks you to allow this file to make changes to your system?

[hybrid swallow]

I get that but after I allow it—it does nothing

[tacit fox]

you can try the good old run as admin trick 😄

[hybrid swallow]

I tried that too

But still nothing

[tacit fox]

straaange indeed

[hybrid swallow]

Literally

In the past i've had no difficulty installing it

[tacit fox]

you can try to execute it via the terminal; it may print some error message there

SHIFT + RIGHTLICK in the folder with the installation file and Open in Terminal

.\java_install.exe

whatever the name is ^^

[hybrid swallow]

I opened it in termal

But I don't understand what I am doing next

[tacit fox]

for me it opened like this

[hybrid swallow]

the setup wizard does not pop up

[tacit fox]

aaand there is no error message in the terminal or smth?

[hybrid swallow]

none

[tacit fox]

hit WINDOWS + R and type eventvwr

this will open the event viewer

on the left hand side go to Windows Logs -> Application

I have an entry there for the Installer

do you have an error there?

[hybrid swallow]

I do

[tacit fox]

in the error box scroll down a little more 😄

[tacit fox]

Application Error 0xc0000005 (Access Violation)

puuuh this can be anything

your hard drive / memory may be faulty

can you install other applications? :x

[hybrid swallow]

yes

[tacit fox]

do you have an antivirus running?

[hybrid swallow]

yes

[tacit fox]

it may interfere here

try to pause it :x

[hybrid swallow]

I disabled it still nothing

[tacit fox]

aaargh

[hybrid swallow]

tried the firewall too

nothing

[tacit fox]

something is fishy with your system... but whaaaat xD

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/fix-problems-that-block-programs-from-being-installed-or-removed-cca7d1b6-65a9-3d98-426b-e9f927e1eb4d

may be worth a shot

[hybrid swallow]

running it, lets see

[jovial yoke]

If it doesn't work, you can install manually
Download the zip containing the jdk
Unzip it in for example program files
add bin to java home
add java home to path
here you go

Also

[tacit fox]

ya; the last straw 😄

[hybrid swallow]

the thing could not figure it out x-x

[tacit fox]

T_T

[hybrid swallow]

gonna try this

[jovial yoke]

also can you try those installers https://adoptium.net/temurin/releases/?os=windows

and also

can you press windows key, enter system, press enter and take screenshot of the specs of your computer ?

[tacit fox]

add path variable:

^^

[jovial yoke]

you have a x64 so it should work

[jovial yoke]

can you try those installers ? @hybrid swallow

[tacit fox]

ya I thought about a 32bit system too; but very uncommon these days xD

[hybrid swallow]

uh what excactly am I doing with this zip after I download I'm not quite sure what

[tacit fox]

unpack it and: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/b2b-integrator/6.2.0?topic=variables-setting-java-windows

[jovial yoke]

can you try the installer one more time please

before that

[jovial yoke]

installer from this

[hybrid swallow]

the .msi?

[jovial yoke]

yes

this https://adoptium.net/temurin/releases/?os=windows&arch=x64&package=jdk

[tacit fox]

🥁

[hybrid swallow]

well it downloaded

IT WORKED

omfg

thank you

[tacit fox]

thaaat's even more strange xDD

[jovial yoke]

always use adoptium

they are known for working well

[hybrid swallow]

noted

[raw glen]

Download latest Java from https://adoptium.net/, run the installer.

Open a CMD and type java -version and javac -version, if both show your new Java version, you have successfully installed Java! 🎉
https://i.ibb.co/X8Kms8q/CurMujt.png

In order to prevent issues with old installations you may want to remove them. Type where java and where javac. They should only show the new and no old entries:
https://i.ibb.co/fkKHv0b/x5k1GxG.png

If that is not the case, you may want to clean up. Therefore, type "environment variable" into the Windows search and follow the dialog. You will see two entries for a variable called Path, one for your user and one for the system. This variable tells Windows where to look for commands, like java and javac.
https://i.ibb.co/BwvMpM6/3bN9QE2.png

Edit both. Make sure that they only list the entry to your new Java installation and remove all the old entries you have seen with the where command before:
https://i.ibb.co/9GTnHsm/JAYog1U.png

Confirm and close all dialogs. Restart your CMD window and try where java and where javac again. It should only list the new installation now and nothing else.

Congratulation, your Java is now finally ready, happy coding 🎉

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[jovial yoke]

also @tacit fox use this

[tacit fox]

I use my IDE for managing my JDKs under windows xD

[hybrid swallow]

I think this is why alathreon is an expert lol

[jovial yoke]

I mean, next time you help someone

[jovial yoke]

Now install IntelliJ 🙂

[hybrid swallow]

Thank you 🙏

[tacit fox]

always recommend using adoptium you mean?

[jovial yoke]

yes and also use this tag

instead of the links you used

[tacit fox]

I can't see the tag you used

[jovial yoke]

click on tag

[tacit fox]

aah it doesn't change the cursor xD

I thought it wasn't clickable

[jovial yoke]

yes but the color change

from dark blue to light blue

[tacit fox]

ya; that's just a hover effect like a lot of other unclickable stuff has too

but I will try to remember 😄