JDK-6898714 : New Destination Folder dialog: allows non-writeable directories to be selected for INSTALLDIR
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: install
  • Sub-Component: install
  • Affected Version: 5.0u20-rev,6u10,6u16
  • Priority: P4
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Won't Fix
  • OS: windows,windows_xp
  • CPU: generic,x86
  • Submitted: 2009-11-06
  • Updated: 2014-10-09
  • Resolved: 2014-10-09
Related Reports
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JDK-2182087 - JDK/JRE installation on network drive fails
Duplicate :  
JDK-6869685 - JDK/JRE installation on network drive fails
Description
On a system without a 6u10+ JRE installed,
Install the 6u18 b05 or later online JRE install,
Click the "Change Destination Folder" checkbox and "Install >"
On the Destination Folder dialog click Change
Select a directory such as as a network path that is not writeable by the JRE install.

Expected: The user gets a warning before leaving the Change Destination Folder dialog
Actual: the non-writeable directory gets passed to the MSI
Comments
Low-priority, low likelihood, workaround exists.
09-10-2014