Platform(s):
Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows 2000
Browser(s):
All Browsers
Java version(s):
6.0, 6u10+
SYMPTOMS
While Java installation is in progress, a message box with the following error is displayed:
Error 25099. Unzipping core files failed.
CAUSE
The actual root cause of this issue is still under investigation. Error 25099 indicates that the Java installation process has failed.
WORKAROUND
Step 1 : Completely delete content of the following directory: C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\ (or alternate directory if you chose a non-default install location)
Step 2 : If Step 1 has permission issues due to files being locked or in use, restart your system
Step 3 : Now, completely delete content of the following directory: C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\
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