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Windows 10 downloads and Java

Anonymous
2020-10-06T11:02:35+00:00

Back in July I did a hard reset of my laptop. Ever since then Windows won't let me install anything without moving it manually to C: folder. I've tried changing the directory in regedit and such but nothing helps. 

I tried installing Java and it won't even open the installer. I've tried running it in compatibility mode and used Microsoft's troubleshooter and compatibility program but nothing works. I can't play Minecraft anymore.

What should I do?

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  1. Igor Leyko 108K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2020-10-06T11:15:29+00:00

    Hi,

    I'm Independent Advisor not Microsoft employee or support person. But I'm in contact with Windows developers since 1995 - as a one of the best Windows beta-testers till 2009 when program was closed, as an MVP in 2005-2017 including Windows System & Performance nomination. So I have deep enough Windows knowledge and you may trust me. It's a pleasure for me to help others and I'll do all my best to help you.

    Please repair system files by

    DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

    command from Windows PowerShell (administrator) environment and see for results..

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-10-06T14:29:50+00:00

    Unfortunately it didn't help with the Java problem, not sure about the other one yet. I'll keep you posted.

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  3. Igor Leyko 108K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2020-10-06T16:28:51+00:00

    Are you talking about Java Runtime Environment? https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase...

    What exactly happens when you run installation?

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-10-12T00:05:43+00:00

    Sorry for the late reply. The problem has been solved completely. The issues was in a faulty Windows user account.

    The solution was to make a seperate administrator account.

    My original user account was an administrator account but it was just faulty. 

    To answer your question, I was trying to install Java 8 so I could run Minecraft and other Java applications. The problem also occured when installing other applications and programs. 

    The account had admin permissions but for some reason it wasn't allowed to make certain file paths in C drive.

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