Removing Old Java Before New 6?

Discussion in 'Software' started by me-again, Mar 27, 2007.

  1. me-again

    me-again Private E-2

    My user name isn't "me-again" for no reason...

    I need to download Java 6, I've been told, but I have tons of files that come up when I do a search for Java to remove the Java 5.0...how the heck do I know what to remove?

    Some have extensions for my Spyware Doctor, say things like plug-in for Netscape navigator (I never use Netscape!), and other references to software programs I DO USE.

    I'm really not a total idiot on the computer but the 'insides' do throw me for a loop! Can hardly wait to start the malware cleanup! Yikes!
    B.
     
  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi dont search for files and delete them, goto Add/Remove and uninstall the correct way as that will remove all the files, Note: you may see multiple entries for various JAVA versiond uninstall them all, if you manually delete them you will have left over files and registry entries.
     
  3. me-again

    me-again Private E-2

    Thanks...I just looked and the only thing in my add/remove programs are the two Java Runtime Environments 5.0 Updates 10 & 6 ? I don't see the Java or Sun program in there??!!
     
  4. Colemanguy

    Colemanguy MajorGeek

    Thats correct, thats what you need to remove.
     

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