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hi. I need java for an online game, runescape. I go to the java site and get to the downloads page, but as soon as I click the yellow download button and decide wherer to save the file and click ok, I get a message saying my connection, compuserve, has encountered an error and must close. Please help me, because I am a noobie at java and know nothing!

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A short, practical troubleshooting note that follows the thread: the original symptom (download aborting with a CompuServe error) usually means the network or the browser/ISP stack is dropping the transfer rather than Java itself being broken — as suggested, try the download from a different connection or machine first. If the file starts but the installer later reports “wizard was interrupted,” that points to either a leftover broken Java install, an antivirus/firewall interfering, or a Windows Installer/MSI problem; follow the checklist below. For many cases the Windows “offline” installer and the official help pages are the right first move. Java Help Center. (java.com)

Quick checklist (try these in order):

  • Download the Windows Offline installer from the official Java site and save it to disk (this avoids the web-based downloader).
  • Try a different browser or a different network (tether a phone or use a friend’s connection) to rule out ISP/dial-up interruptions.
  • Uninstall any failed/older Java entries (Control Panel → Programs), reboot, then run the offline installer as Administrator.
  • Temporarily disable antivirus/firewall while installing, then re-enable afterward.
  • If Windows reports installer/MSI errors or you cannot remove a broken Java entry, run Microsoft’s Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter. Microsoft troubleshooter. (support.microsoft.com)

Extra cautions and tips:

  • Don’t use random third-party “Java” sites — they bundle adware. Use the official Java site or a reputable OpenJDK build such as Eclipse Adoptium if you prefer an alternate runtime. Adoptium (Temurin). (adoptium.net)
  • If you were trying to run an in-browser Java applet (old Runescape applets, etc.), note modern browsers often block Java plugins; check the game’s current client instructions rather than relying on applets.

References above link to official install and troubleshooting guidance; follow them step-by-step and report the exact error text if any step still fails.

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Member Avatar for jwenting

nothing to do with Java, must be a problem with Compuserve (AOL... says enough).

Member Avatar for Rajnesh

Yes as said it has nothing to do with Java. Maybe you have opened a lot of applications or check your RAM's and processors compatibility, maybe its too low.

If it happens with other downloads than check your proxy server for download options.

Regards.

Member Avatar for rylandsmawmaw

when I download java as it is installing it will say wizard was interupted and coulad not be compeletly installed. Can someone help me?

Member Avatar for oruff

java is not downloadable. Its illegal.. you will go to prison for that mate!!!!

Member Avatar for javaAddict

java is not downloadable. Its illegal.. you will go to prison for that mate!!!!

Java is down loadable and free. Why are you spamming other people's threads like this?

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