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Error 1101: error reading from file.

This article applies to:

Platform(s): All Platforms
Browser(s): All Browsers
Java version(s): 6.0

SYMPTOMS

Java installation initialization fails with following error message:
Error 1101. Error reading from file: http://javadl-esd.sun/update/1.6.0/sp-1.6.0_05-b19/sp10033.MST
Verify that the file exists and that you can access it.

CAUSE

Windows NT, 2000 or XP users may usually encounter this error due to corrupt Windows Installer Service

Windows 98, ME users receive this error if there is a conflict between the version of the Windows Installer msi.dll file on the system and the one being installed by the installer.

SOLUTION

For Windows NT, 2000 XP Users:
Unregister and Register Windows Installer Service.

Go to Start -> Run.
Type msiexec.exe /unregister
Click OK

Go to Start -> Run.
Type msiexec.exe /regserver
Click OK
Run the Java installation again.

This should install the Windows Installer Service.
Note: If the above fails to address the issue, download and install the latest Windows Installer Service from Microsoft for your respective operating system.
For related information visit: Microsoft Windows Installer

For Windows 98, ME Users:
Delete the msi.dll file on your computer.
Note: For help related How to Delete the Msi.dll File,
Please refer to Microsoft article Error 1101
The article has all the necessary steps to delete the file on Windows 98 and ME.
Run the installation process again.
This will complete the installation process for Windows Installer Service.