

Uninstall the previous version of Java that is already installed (As we did in the above method)ĭownload the latest version of the offline installer from the official website of Java and run the installer. So, just download the offline installer which comes with all the necessary files required for installation and doesn’t need to download any file during the installation. Sometimes, the Online Installer does not work properly and the Microsoft Installer fails to download files for installation. Use this link: Method 3: Install JAVA using the offline installer It removes all the previous versions of Java automatically.ĭownload the latest version of Java from the official website and install it. In the list of applications, locate and Right-click on Java, then click Uninstallįrom Java 8 Update 20, a Java Uninstall Tool is provided. Type appwiz.cpl to open the programs and features Windowģ. Press Ctrl+R to open the Run applicationĢ. Uninstall the previous version of Java that is already installed. You can also restart the service if it is already running. Right-click on it and then click on the Start option Press Ctrl+R simultaneously to open the Run applicationĢ. If you are unable to do the steps mention above then follow the next steps.ġ. There are two ways for restarting the Microsoft Installer Service. Method 2: Restart the Microsoft Installer Service (msiexec.exe)

You can check if there is an instance that is already running by using the Task Manager. Thus, it will show an error if another instance of the Microsoft Installer is already in use. Wait till your existing installation is complete as it is already mentioned above that the Microsoft Installer can run only one process at a time. Methods to fix Java error 1618 Method 1: Wait till the existing installation is complete

