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Can I delete previous Java versions?

  • 15-06-2013 12:43PM
    #1
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,968 ✭✭✭✭


    Just looking through the programme list and I have Java 6 (update 31) update taking up about 100mb (latest version I have is 7 update 15) is it okay to nuke it?


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  • #2
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 96,056 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    This is the bit where it would be funny if it wasn't true.

    The Java uninstall tool works OK on 32 bit windows, but kinda sorta works on 64 bit in that it will tell you if you have uninstalled properly
    https://www.java.com/en/download/uninstallapplet.jsp

    If you have 64 bit windows then you may have to uninstall manually :rolleyes:

    see this page then
    https://www.java.com/en/download/faq/remove_olderversions.xml
    Do I need older versions of Java?

    The latest available version is compatible with the older versions. However, some Java applications (or applets) can indicate that they are dependent on a particular version, and may not run if you do not have that version installed. If an application or web page you access requires an older version of Java, you should report this to the provider/developer and request that they update the application to be compatible with all Java versions.


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