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| Thread ID: 139204 | 2015-03-27 03:24:00 | "Java Update blocked by software restriction policy" | Billy T (70) | Press F1 |
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| 1397407 | 2015-03-27 03:24:00 | Hi Team I have just encountered a rejection of the latest Java Update, error message as follows: "Error Java Update: Unable to launch the Java Update Installer: Windows cannot open this program because it has been prevented by a software restriction policy." I checked Event Viewer and found the following message: ------------------------------------------ Access to C:\DOCUME~1\xxxx\LOCALS~1\Temp\jre-8u40-windows-au.exe has been restricted by your Administrator by location with policy rule {f3a01406-2c7a-4968-9e56-1bcf37d268ff} placed on path C:\Documents and Settings\xxxx\Local Settings\Temp\*.exe For more information, see Help and Support Center at go.microsoft.com ------------------------------------------ By default, I am the administrator but I have not, in recent times, indulged in any administrative activities of which I am aware. :confused: Before I head off into the Help & Support Center (and potentially make matters worse), is there any simple explanation/answer to this event? Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 1397408 | 2015-03-27 03:25:00 | You haven't run any cryptolocker blockers or anything per chance? I have a feeling they set a policy that restricts EXE files running from that directory. | Alex B (15479) | ||
| 1397409 | 2015-03-27 06:36:00 | Before I head off into the Help & Support Center (and potentially make matters worse), is there any simple explanation/answer to this event? Infections / Malware can cause policy changes to prevent cleaning or installing of programs :2cents: | wainuitech (129) | ||
| 1397410 | 2015-03-27 07:57:00 | You haven't run any cryptolocker blockers or anything per chance? I do have CryptoPrevent installed! I could try moving the Java file to a different location, it seems a bit out of place where it is anyway, hanging off a temp directory. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 1397411 | 2015-03-27 08:32:00 | I could try moving the Java file to a different location, it seems a bit out of place where it is anyway, hanging off a temp directory. Cheers Billy 8-{) Errrrrr no. Windows programs store them selves in the temp folder while installing. Think of them as unpacking in the temp Folder, then delete once they install. Have a read: where-does-windows-store-temporary-files-and-how-to-change-temp-folder-location/ (www.askvg.com) |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 1397412 | 2015-03-28 00:38:00 | Errrrrr no. Windows programs store them selves in the temp folder while installing. Think of them as unpacking in the temp Folder, then delete once they install. Have a read: where-does-windows-store-temporary-files-and-how-to-change-temp-folder-location/ (www.askvg.com) Having read the required processes, I'm unwilling to take the risk of botching up the move, so I'll leave the temp folder where it is. However, is CryptoPrevent a possible cause? If not, how do I go about updating Java under these circumstances? Could uninstalling Java then creating a fresh installation be of any use? In regard to anti-malware, I am up to date and all scans are clean. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 1397413 | 2015-03-28 00:48:00 | CryptoPrevent Will change some allowances. (as Alex pointed out) The whole idea behind it is if the infection does manage to come through it cant do its nasty stuff because its blocked. Sometimes java does get its self in a twist. "Sometimes" ( helpful eh) by completely uninstalling it and starting again it will go OK, other times it wont. On this page:www.java.com in the Box near the top is a tool to completely uninstall it. ALSO have a read of java.com Just a warning -- When installing Java, dont just click next /next /Next etc, when it downloads and asks to install the very next window ASK toolbar and search is PRE-TICKED -- Untick them other wise you'll install that rubbish and it will take over your browsers :mad: |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 1397414 | 2015-03-28 11:07:00 | Do you have a specific use for Java? If not, get rid of it, it's a horrible bit of software anyway. If you really need it, go into group policy manager; Start , type gpedit.msc in the Start Search box, and then press enter. Then follow this: Where it says Disallow, change it to allow. www.fatdex.net Change back to disallow once you're done. |
Alex B (15479) | ||
| 1397415 | 2015-03-28 18:15:00 | Always have used JavaRa singularlabs.com to remove the old builds and install the new build and even used Revo for a in depth uninstall Couple of sites that require java don't work as it is insecure at the other end |
Lawrence (2987) | ||
| 1397416 | 2015-03-30 22:52:00 | Do you have a specific use for Java? If not, get rid of it, it's a horrible bit of software anyway. If you really need it, go into group policy manager; Start , type gpedit.msc in the Start Search box, and then press enter. Then follow this: Where it says Disallow, change it to allow. www.fatdex.net Change back to disallow once you're done. To be quite frank, I don't know whether I 'need it' or not. I have no idea what functions/programs may require it. All I can say is that I must have been prompted to install it for some purpose two or three years ago when setting up this computer for the first time, and it is still in residence. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
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