I'm installing java 8 but in the middle I skip the installation because it took so long and now I can't even shut down or cancel the installation.. Please help!

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I'm installing java 8 but in the middle I skip the installation because it took so long and now I can't even shut down or cancel the installation.. Please help!

I'm installing java 8 in my macbook pro but in the middle I skip the installation because it took so long and now I can't even shut down or cancel the installation.. Please help!

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)

Posted on Jan 19, 2015 7:01 PM

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chuck_3rd

Community Specialist

Jan 21, 2015 6:53 AM in response to christine valentina

Hello christine valentina,

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

If the failed installation of Java is preventing your computer from shutting down normally, then I'd like you to please first try to force quit the unresponsive installer.

OS X: How to quit an unresponsive application using Force Quit - Apple Support

Cheers,

Alex H.

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