What is the error 1101. error reading from file?

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Error 1101: error reading from file.

This article applies to:

Platform(s): All Platforms
Java version(s): 6.0

SYMPTOMS

Java installation initialization fails with following error message:
Error 1101. Error reading from file: http://javadl-esd.sun/update/1.6.0/sp-1.6.0_05-b19/sp10033.MST
Verify that the file exists and that you can access it.

CAUSE

Windows NT, 2000 or XP users may usually encounter this error due to corrupt Windows Installer Service

SOLUTION

For Windows NT, 2000 XP Users:
Unregister and Register Windows Installer Service.

Go to Start -> Run.
Type msiexec.exe /unregister
Click OK

Go to Start -> Run.
Type msiexec.exe /regserver
Click OK
Run the Java installation again.

This should install the Windows Installer Service.
Note: If the above fails to address the issue, download and install the latest Windows Installer Service from Microsoft for your respective operating system.
For related information visit: Microsoft Windows Installer