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Can’t uninstall Java 1.6.0.11, Unable to locate jre1.6.0_11-c-l.msi
We’ve come across this issue on quite a few occasions. It seems that this issues arises after a botched uninstall of Java products. It seems to leave a registry entry behind that makes it nearly impossible to reinstall Java. We’re not exactly sure what the registry entry is at this point, but we have found that running the registry cleaner in Ccleaner removes it. Ccleaner is an excellent product, and its totally free. But we do recommend making a donation to them to keep their product free.
The process is simple. Download Ccleaner, run the cleaner first, then run the registry cleaner second. Restart you’re computer, and you should now be able to install the latest Java.
On another note, please remember to keep java up to date. Most of the machines we see in for repair are in because of an out-dated version of Java. Hackers tend to exploit out-dated programs. These programs are most often updated because of exploits in there programing that allow malicious scripts to run through your browser.
Hope this was helpful, and if it wasn’t tell us. Happy computing.
How is it this was posted only 48 hours ago and already somebody found it useful. Your all gods among men. Thanks Gurus.….
This solution, unfortunately, did not work for me. However, I discovered the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility, an Official Microsoft Product designed to remove the entries for these installer files from the Windows Installer database.
After weeks without Java (because I was too stubborn to reinstall) I am finally back up to date. Tearing through the registry, the file system (App Data as well as Program Files), JavaRa, CCleaner, etc, all did approximately nothing to help, but one quick run through with this cleaner and I was running Java again in minutes.
It sounds like the problem that afflicted you wasn’t related to the problem that this article was written about. In our situation, the install was already completely removed. So even the “Windows Clean Up Utility” wasn’t an option, as the installer file was no where to be found on our system. But we’re glad to hear your issues been resolved, and we appreciate your feedback. Happy computing.