Error: 25099 during Java installation

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Error: 25099 during Java installation

This article applies to:

Platform(s): Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 2003
Java version(s): 6.0

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\

Step 4 : Download and install Java.

Go to Java.com
Click on the Free Java Download button, and start the installation process.