"Regularly receiving prompt 'Failed to uninstall Java: XPC connection error.'"

This prompt has popped up each time I have tried to download and install the latest Java.

I have also tried downloading it from the Oracle website; it still doesn't work.

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iMac 27″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jan 9, 2024 3:33 AM

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Barney-15E

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Jan 14, 2024 8:40 AM in response to Pogue Mahone

Try removing the particular java version folder from /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/ and then attempt to install Java.

LeoCaz

Level 1

8 points

Jan 29, 2024 4:01 PM in response to Barney-15E

I have the same problem.

When I check, there is nothing in the folder /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines

Barney-15E

Level 10

124,392 points

Jan 29, 2024 8:10 PM in response to LeoCaz

Sorry, I don’t have any other ideas.

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