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I am trying to install Java. I get the follwoing The installer can not proceed with the current internet connection

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I am trying to install Java6 from a free down load. I keep getting the following error message: The installer can not proceed with the current internet connection settings. I have tried every option under internet connections.

I am trying to install Java6 from a free down load. I keep getting the following error message: The installer can not proceed with the current internet connection settings. I have tried every option under internet connections.

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  1. Install or Update the Java plugin to the latest version.




You need to update the following. The Plugin version(s) shown below was/were submitted with your question and is/are out of date. You should update to avoid known security issues with the version(s) you have installed. Click on "More system info..." to the right of your question to see what was included with your question.

  • Shockwave Flash 10.2 r153
  1. Check your plugin versions on either of the following links':
  2. Update the Flash plugin to the latest version.
    • Download and SAVE to your Desktop so you can find the installer later
    • If you do not have the current version, click on the "Player Download Center" link on the "Download and information" or "Download Manual installers" below
    • After download is complete, exit Firefox
    • Click on the installer you just downloaded and install
      • Windows 7 and Vista: may need to right-click the installer and choose "Run as Administrator"
    • Start Firefox and check your version again or test the installation by going back to the download link below
    • Download and information: http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
      • Use Firefox to go to the above site to update the Firefox plugin (will also install plugin for most other browsers; except IE)
      • Use IE to go to the above site to update the IE ActiveX
    • Download Manual installers.
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Download the full (off-line) Java installer to prevent such problem.
Uninstall the currently installed Java version because that is usually a lot quicker then updating the existing version.