Can't reinstall Java 8 Update 101 after uninstalling

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I had to uninstall a previous update of Java 8 because the plug-in container was constantly hanging and crashing and slowing my PC. But then I found I couldn't access an online learning platform I need for work without it. So, after removing all traces of Java with Revo Uninstaller (Java Uninstaller gave me an error message), I downloaded Update 101. It took several tries, but I finally managed to install it. I saw the clouds moving on Java's website, so I thought it was working. But then the online platform wouldn't let me log in, saying I needed to have Java installed and enabled in order to access the site. So, thinking something had gone wrong with the installation, I removed it from my PC. Since then I haven't been able to reinstall it. I've tried three different installers, all downloaded from Java's website. When I click on each of them, I get a popup reading, "Java 8 requires a newer version of Windows. You may continue with the installation, but for Java to work as specified, we recommend upgrading your operating system". It asks me to click OK, and I do. After that nothing happens. When I try clicking again on the installer, I get a second popup: "Another Java installation is in progress. You must complete that installation before you can run this installer." The problem is that nothing's in progress. Yet when I installed Java 8u101 just two days ago, it gave me the first message, but when I clicked "OK", it did finish the installation.

I'm running Windows XP with SP3 on a PC. My browser is Mozilla Firefox 48.0. Java was enabled in the browser.

Susan

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I had to uninstall a previous update of Java 8 because the plug-in container was constantly hanging and crashing and slowing my PC. But then I found I couldn't access an online learning platform I need for work without it. So, after removing all traces of Java with Revo Uninstaller (Java Uninstaller gave me an error message), I downloaded Update 101. It took several tries, but I finally managed to install it. I saw the clouds moving on Java's website, so I thought it was working. But then the online platform wouldn't let me log in, saying I needed to have Java installed and enabled in order to access the site. So, thinking something had gone wrong with the installation, I removed it from my PC. Since then I haven't been able to reinstall it. I've tried three different installers, all downloaded from Java's website. When I click on each of them, I get a popup reading, "Java 8 requires a newer version of Windows. You may continue with the installation, but for Java to work as specified, we recommend upgrading your operating system". It asks me to click OK, and I do. After that nothing happens. When I try clicking again on the installer, I get a second popup: "Another Java installation is in progress. You must complete that installation before you can run this installer." The problem is that nothing's in progress. Yet when I installed Java 8u101 just two days ago, it gave me the first message, but when I clicked "OK", it did finish the installation.I'm running Windows XP with SP3 on a PC. My browser is Mozilla Firefox 48.0. Java was enabled in the browser.Susan

Hmmm - you said this:

I'm running Windows XP with SP3 on a PC.

The message you get says this:

"Java 8 requires a newer version of Windows.

What is it about that message that you are having trouble understanding?

If you look at the system requirements for Java 8 on the download page you will see that XP is NOT supported.

It may work for you and it may not. It may appear to work but other times it may not.

Use an older version of Java or upgrade to an OS from this century.