The error Java update did not complete, Error Code 1618 prevents users from installing or updating Java on their system. Here is a working fix.

Windows Installer returns error code 1619 when the installation package can not be opened. Here's how to fix the issue on Windows 11/10.

Here are the three easiest ways to fix Java’s “not recognized as an internal or external command” error: Install or reinstall Java and the JDK on your computer Add Java’s bin directory to the computer ...

I have replicated the issue on a Macbook (2015) running OSX El Capitan. Java installs perfectly fine on Windows 10 running on non-Apple hardware.

If you're encountering the "waiting on install" error, it's best to update your operating system and (if you're hoping to install Java Edition) the Java program itself.