P.S: I have my original post on other blog at wordpress.com.
Problem:
While installing JDK 6, update 17 ( installation package: jdk-6u17-windows-i586.exe), “error 1606: Could not find network location … %APPDATA%” is thrown. How do I resolve this issue?
Solution:
I encountered error 1606 (Could not find network location … %APPDATA%) while installing JDK 6 update 17 on Vista online. Research should that this may be caused due to incorrect registry key settings. Refer Microsoft’s Support to validate your settings.
Despite having correct registry key settings, I was running into this error. After hours of investigation, I could finally do successful installation .
Thanks to Grif Thomas’s reply to a posting in CNet forum who suggested deleting“Recent” registry key and restarting the machine.
Here’s what you need: (Note: Administrator privileges may be required for the following)
1. Run regedit.exe (Go to : Start -> Run; enter: regedit.exe) The registry settings will open in a pop up window.
2. Browse to HKEY_CURRENT_USER –> Software
3. Now click on : Microsoft –> Windows
4. Then select: Current Version –> Explorer –> User Shell Folders
5. Right Click on “Recent” key and select “delete”.
6. Restart/reboot the machine.
Remember only on restarting the machine will new registry changes become effective. So first reboot the system and then:
7. run jdk-6u17-windows-i586.exe
Installation should proceed smoothly.
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