Cannot “Install New Software” in Eclipse 3.5

Question

I have just installed Eclipse 3.5 for Java EE developers (\"Galileo\").

I need to add an extra plugin, but when I select the \"Install New Software ...\" menu item,

Answer 1

Start by checking you error log under Window -> Show View -> Error Log. See if you're getting any exception while trying to install new software.

You can also install by downloading the plugin and unzipping it in the dropins folder.