Installation error: Cannot Proceed with current Internet proxy settings

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This article applies to:

Platform(s): Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 2003
Java version(s): 6.0

SYMPTOMS

During Java installation error pops up saying:

The installer cannot proceed with the current Internet Connection proxy settings.

CAUSE

There are two possible reasons why you are experiencing this error:

Currently, the online installation program does not support authenticated proxy. If you are behind an authenticated proxy server, you will get this error message.
You will get this error if you require a proxy server and the proxy server information has not been specified in your browser.

SOLUTION

There are two solutions to resolve this issue.

The Offline installation program contains all the files you need for installation.

Download and install the offline installer package.
When prompted, please choose Save in the download dialog box, and save the download package in a convenient place (e.g. save on the desktop).
Double click on the downloaded installation file to start the installation process.

From the Start button, click Settings > Control Panel
In the Control Panel, double click on the Internet Options Control Panel
Click the LAN Settings button
Under the Proxy server section, check Use a proxy server for your LAN
Enter the name of your proxy server in the Address field and the port number in the Port field.
Click on OK to accept the change.

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