JDK-7023719 : repeated use of 'msiexec /I' leaves installed JRE product in an inconsistent state
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: install
  • Sub-Component: install
  • Affected Version: 6u23
  • Priority: P2
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Duplicate
  • OS: windows_xp
  • CPU: x86
  • Submitted: 2011-03-02
  • Updated: 2011-07-12
  • Resolved: 2011-04-06
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JDK 6
6u23Resolved
Related Reports
Duplicate :  
JDK-7034413 - enterprise msi full support feasibility study
Relates :  
JDK-6930226 - discourage use of "msiexec.exe" for Java SE script-based installation
Relates :  
JDK-7027582 - Java SE install process to fully support direct interaction with msiexec technology on Windows
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JDK-6925051 - script-based installation of JRE 6u18 using msiexec installs product incompletely on Windows
Description
Customer reported that 'msiexec /I <jre>.msi' does not work correctly.
The JRE 6 product can be installed by 'msiexec /I <jre>.msi' and everything
appears to work fine.
Using a subsequent 'msiexec /I <jre>.msi' however, spoils the installation
and leaves it in an inconstent state.
It is still listed under Windows 'installed programs', however can no longer
be used.
It was reported that JRE 6 Update 18 to JRE 6 Update 24 are affected.
Comments
EVALUATION The proper way to uninstall the JRE is to run msiexec /X with the GUID, or uninstall through the Add/Remove programs. Running msiexec /i again on an installed JRE is not a supported task and I consider it a user error.
03-03-2011