I know this is a long shot so please bear with me. I'm quite frustrated with Java. I use Admin Console on two computers in my home. On one of them it stopped working recently (in the last month maybe). I found that Java was no longer on the computer. I don't know when or how that got removed (I don't use this particular computer very often, so I can't tell when this started). I know sometimes Oracle sends out an update and forces JRE to be replaced, but I don't know if that broke it.

When I try to install the latest Java JRE I keep getting an error 1603 "Java install did not complete", and nothing more. I have spent over 3 hours today trying everything I can find to resolve this - YT videos, Java help articles, Googling, user suggestions, running as Admin, messing with folder permissions, rebooting, you name it. Java simply will not install no matter what. I've even observed it populating its target folder with some files and folders during the install process, but then it deletes them and throws up the 1603. I've even logged on with an Administer account but that didn't make a difference.

Has anybody heard of anything like this or have any suggestions? I'm at my wits end, and cannot get Admin Console working any more. I've been using it for many years on this computer. Now Java is messing up.

Thanks.

I have experienced the Java 1603 a couple of times over the years when updating. While this doesn't sound like it will help you, I was able to correct it by using the offline installer listed here: https://www.java.com/en/download/help/error_1603.html