Java question

prairie dog · 09. Jun 2009, 03:38 PM

Hey all. This may be a stupid question, but do you uninstall previous versions of Java before installing a new update? I have been told by one person just to leave the old versions, but was reading today on MBAM forum and they were saying to remove all older versions and just install the new one. Thanks!

Anupam · 09. Jun 2009, 04:03 PM

You don't need to have all the versions of the Java installed. You can uninstall the previous versions, and install just the latest one. In fact, I have noticed, the latest version of Java occupies less space than the previous ones. Also, the latest versions are more secure, and have many bug fixes. So, better to have just the latest one installed.

You can use JavaRa to uninstall previous versions, if you face any problems uninstalling them.

Jojoyee · 09. Jun 2009, 04:16 PM

See also: How to Remove Old & Dangerous Versions of Java

prairie dog · 09. Jun 2009, 04:28 PM

Thanks for the quick replies

09. Jun 2009, 03:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
prairie dog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern US Posts: 137	Java question Hey all. This may be a stupid question, but do you uninstall previous versions of Java before installing a new update? I have been told by one person just to leave the old versions, but was reading today on MBAM forum and they were saying to remove all older versions and just install the new one. Thanks!

09. Jun 2009, 04:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Anupam Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 9,187	You don't need to have all the versions of the Java installed. You can uninstall the previous versions, and install just the latest one. In fact, I have noticed, the latest version of Java occupies less space than the previous ones. Also, the latest versions are more secure, and have many bug fixes. So, better to have just the latest one installed. You can use JavaRa to uninstall previous versions, if you face any problems uninstalling them. __________________ Anupam

09. Jun 2009, 04:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jojoyee Maestro di Search Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,058	See also: How to Remove Old & Dangerous Versions of Java __________________ Keep It Short and Sweet

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09. Jun 2009, 04:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
prairie dog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern US Posts: 137	Thanks for the quick replies