Error: Old file not found

Platform(s): Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000
Java version(s): 6.0

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SYMPTOMS

While Java installation is in progress, a message box with the following error is displayed:

Error: Old file not found.

CAUSE

Error 'Old file not found', indicates that Java installation process has failed.

SOLUTION

Please follow the steps below for resolving this issue.