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Summan Mirza
156 PointsCan't uninstall Java JDK? Getting error 1316?
Hello,
So I'm currently starting the android development track. I did some goofs in installing the Java Developer's Kit; I installed in the wrong file location, so I just manually deleted the files out of the programfiles folder. Which, I guess, was a big mistake.
When I attempt to reinstall, it won't let me! I tried uninstalling the program with CCleaner also, which shows up as an installed program despite having any program files folder. Both times, I get the SAME error:
"Error 1316: The specified account already exists."
How do I get rid of the old JDK ghost, and properly reinstall it? No matter what, it won't let me uninstall it off the list of programs, and it won't let me fix the install with the installer. Help?
1 Answer
Gunjeet Hattar
14,483 PointsWelcome to the world of Java and thus Android :)
There would be some traces left even after you deleted the folder.
First try removing Java through Add Remove Programs. If that doesn't work use something like JRa
Let us know if this works, in the meantime I'll look for a turn around.
Summan Mirza
156 PointsSumman Mirza
156 PointsSorry for the VERY late reply,
But thank you for your recommendation! I'll have to keep JRa in mind.. in the end, I just did a system restore to undo all the stuff I did. Next time I mess up, I'll be sure to use JRa to clean up the remnants!