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Error 1500. Another installation is in progress
This article applies to:
- Platform(s):
Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 2003
- Java version(s):
6.0
SYMPTOMS
During installation of Java from Java.com, a dialog box appears displaying
Error 1500, Another installation is in progress
CAUSE
This is a general MSI (Microsoft Installer) install error message resulting into failure of the Java installation process.
The cause of this error could be:
- Two MSI based installers running at the same time. The MSI engine will not allow this.
- In-Progress key left behind if an earlier installation attempt is cancelled forcibly via the Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del) during a transaction/installation process.
SOLUTION
Please follow the steps below for resolving this issue.
- Remove any traces of the failed Java installation by uninstalling Java
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Download and install the Windows offline installer package.
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