JDK-4675680 : Document "Error opening file for writing..." after installing jaws over existing
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: deploy
  • Sub-Component: webstart
  • Affected Version: 1.2.0
  • Priority: P4
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: windows_2000
  • CPU: x86
  • Submitted: 2002-04-26
  • Updated: 2002-06-05
  • Resolved: 2002-05-13
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1.2.0 1.2Fixed
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JDK-4697481 - Need better message for abort/retry/ignore dialog for installer
Description
Windows 2000
j2re1.4.1 build 10
javaws Version 1.2-beta(build beta-b06)

"Error opening file for writing: C:\Program Files\Java Web Start\javawspl.dll
Hit abort to abort........." - message coming during installation process over existing jaws running.
Steps:
- install jaws (in my case Version1.2[EA] (build ea-b04), which bundled with jre1.4.1 build 10)
- run Application Manager
- now try to install diff version of jaws(Version 1.2-beta(build beta-b06 for example)
- during the installation process after "Directory to install" Next - error mesage coming : "Error opening file for writing: C:\Program Files\Java Web Start\javawspl.dll. Hit abort to abort........."
- click on Ignore, installation completed successfully.
Comments
CONVERTED DATA BugTraq+ Release Management Values COMMIT TO FIX: 1.2 FIXED IN: 1.2 INTEGRATED IN: 1.2 VERIFIED IN: 1.2
31-08-2004
PUBLIC COMMENTS New bug was created: 4697481
31-08-2004
EVALUATION This error is due to an existing instance of JavaWS running while the user is trying to install over it. We should document this for Hopper and fix the message for Mantis. ###@###.### 2002-05-01 Suggested documentation for Release Notes: "'Error opening file for writing' message during install: This message is usually displayed when trying to install while an existing version of Java Web Start is running. If you see this message, it is recommend that you close all existing instances of Java Web Start applications, and click 'Retry'. If this does not solve the problem, you must reboot and run the install again." ###@###.### 2002-05-01 Fixed by ###@###.### ###@###.### 2002-05-13 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ There is a note about this in the troubleshooting section of the JAWS 1.2 installation guide, on the staging area at http://webwork.sfbay/products/javawebstart/1.2/docs/installguide.html#trouble I'm going to add a similar note to the J2SE installation notes. - Alan New bug was created 4697481. ###@###.### 2002-06-05
05-06-2002