How can I uninstall Java 7 Update 5 when I don't have the "jre1.7.0_05-c.msi" file?

Question

Whenever I try to update to the latest version of Java, an installation of Java 7 Update 5 is detected and then I'm asked for the file, jre1.7.0_05-c.msi, which I don't have, so then the installation is cancelled and I'm left unable to upgrade Java.

Solution 1

I just removed the installation entry by deleting the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\4EA42A62D9304AC4784BF238120750FF in regedit.exe and I was then able to upgrade Java without any problems.

Solution 2

If possible, download jre1.7, install it, then uninstall.

Check following oracle page for old version of java:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/java-archive-downloads-javase7-521261.html

If you want to get the msi file, you can install it on another computer or get it from another computer that already has it. The file location is at

c:Users/<Username>/AppData/LocalLow/Sun/Java/jre1.7

Copy it over and give it a try.

Solution 3

I have solved this by using windows troubleshooter , refer below link to downlad

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17588/fix-problems-that-block-programs-from-being-installed-or-removed Click download-> in problem install /uninstall troubleshooter window select product to uninstall and its done.

Solution 4

http://www.ihelpforum.com/index.php?guides/problem-uninstalling-java-java-not-working.112/

Use the above guide it helped med to remove java.

View more solutions

Comments

[Karan]

Also see Java Old JRE Installation Issue.

[Mark Cidade]

It's not possible since I need to uninstall my existing installation before I can install anything else—it won't install over it.

[John Siu]

What about downloading the latest version and install it?

[Mark Cidade]

That's the version with which I'm having a problem.

[John Siu]

How did you get that one? The current java for windows d/l are jre-7u9-windows-x64.exe and jre-7u9-windows-x64-i586.exe.

[Mark Cidade]

I'm not sure how I got it. Probably either by running jre-7u5-windows-i586.exe or through the Chrome plugin setup (e.g., chromeinstall-7u5.exe). It shows up as "Java(TM) 7 Update 5" in the "Add/Remove Programs" control panel.

[John Siu]

I updated the answer, hope that help.

[lzam]

You should add a more detailed solution, instead of just posting a link. Link only answers can easily become useless due link-rot.

[Toto]

Link only answer is useless, especially when it will be broken. Can you elaborate on this a little more?