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From: Knute Johnson <nospam@knutejohnson.com>
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Subject: Re: Reinstall Java: How to?
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:06:33 -0700
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On 9/20/2011 6:59 PM, Alexander wrote:
> When I try to update Java I get:
>
> "bin\awt.dll: Old File not found. However a file of the same name was
> found. No update done since file contents do not match."
>
> which leads to:
>
> "Java(TM) Update fails to apply changes to your system."
>
> Finally
>
> "Error 1722: There is a problem with this Windows
> Installer package..."
>
> I've gone to the Java Web site and can't figure out what to do.
>
> What do you suggest?
>
>

Uninstall the old version first, then try to reinstall.

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Knute Johnson