Java Runtime 6.0

Hi there,
First what a fantastic site. I have already gained so much from reading other peoples posts. Unfortuately I have not found an answer to my problem.

I try to install PS3server and it asks for java runtime to be installed. It then tries to install Java and I get the following error;

'This installation package could not be opened. Verify the package exists and that you can access it or contact the application vendor to that this is a valid windows installer package'.

I have been to the Java website and downloded various versions of Java and each time I try to install I get the same error. I have tried to install from the website and I have downloaded to my computer and installed from it. Always the same error.

Any suggestions please?

Regards
Brendan

Have you tried to use the Sun Downloadmanager? Or another Browser? Or try to download the JRE from a 3rd party download site.

Download Sun Java JRE 6 Update 17 - This runtime environment allows end-users to run Java applications - Softpedia

Hi Aldjinn
I have tried everything you have suggested and I keep getting the same error.
Getting rather frustrated with this.
A quick search says I'm not the only one with this problem...
What should I do about the following error message? This installation package could not be opened. Contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer package.

I have turned off my antivirus as suggested, I have tried offline installation and all to no avail.

This is a brand new computer and a new installation of windows 7 ultimate.
Suggestions anyone?

I always get my JREs and JDKs from the developer (vs. consumer) side of Sun:

Developer Resources for Java Technology



...so start here:

Java SE Downloads - Sun Developer Network (SDN)


And click the "Download" button for "JRE 6 Update 17".


On the next page:

• Select either "Windows" or "Windows x64" (as appropriate) in the "Platform" drop-down
• Check the "I agree..." check box
• Leave everything else blank
• Click the "Continue" button

On the next page:

• Do NOT click the orange download button.
• Instead, click on the name of the EXE - "jre-6u17-windows-x64.exe"

Sorry for late reply, I gave up in frustration but now want to solve the problem.
No matter what I do, including downloading the file onto another computer and then transferring the file via memory stick, i still get the same error I mention in my second post.
Any ideas please?

Thanks for the prompt reply Jacee
I tried this and no luck, still the same error.
One thing though, when I went to uninstall older versions of Java, none were listed.
Does this mean anything?

Yay, got it installed.
I had to install another user profile and then it installed easily. Probably due to my original user profile having an apostrophe in the name due to a typo.
See my thread here Wish to rename user profile

Anyway, a big thanks to all of you who tried to help me. This is a great forum with great people and i just know that i will calling out for help again in the near future.
Thanks all.