All Software needs to be up-to-date to maintain security. This rule applies with exclamation points to Java Software, created by Sun Microsystems, that is a popular language used by web-site designers and software developers. As versions are released the earlier versions are not always automatically removed. This is to be avoided to eliminate a potential security hole that hackers might exploit.
Revo Uninstaller, CNET link, is the free program of choice recommended for removing programs because it creates a restore point on the computer in case there are problems. Download and install to the computer. If some of these terms and procedures are new for you please check out the information available through the main web-site located via the About Page. For a Windows XP computer with a Limited User account you can use the “Run as …” command as explained in the Book and also in this Ezine Article.
These are the steps to follow;
- Download the Java Software, Sun’s Java, to the desktop or any location you select but do not install.
- Start the Revo Uninstaller program and wait for the listing of programs installed on the computer to finish.
- Look for entries starting with Java or J2SE.
- Right-click on one of these, select the uninstall option, confirm it if asked, and select the advanced mode to start the 4 part operation.a & b. The restore point will be created and a analysis will be completed.
c. Once the default utility starts, navigate the series of questions via the “next” buttons, select the “Remove” option when asked and the “finish” button at the end.
d. The “next” button will be gray until each scan completes so click it when it activates. Once the registry scan is performed, at the following screen, choose “Select All”, “Delete” and “Yes”.
- Repeat this process for each Java listing.
Once all earlier versions are removed make sure all software and especially any Internet Browsers are closed before proceeding. Install the latest version downloaded in step 1 above and restart the computer when done. That’s it! If this was helpful to you please pass this on.
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