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Can I delete old java runtime updates

I am trying to free up memory and i noticed that there are a lot of java runtime updates on my drive that are taking up about 150 mb a piece. This seems a bit excessive and I want to know what i can get rid of.
[217 byte] By [Michaelnemoa] at [2007-11-27 4:50:44]
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# 1
Only keep the oldest version... I'm pretty sure your browser only cares about the latest version. Although, I'm new to this. So, :).
Zacha at 2007-7-12 10:04:10 > top of Java-index,Java Essentials,New To Java...
# 2
You would think that the program would delete any out dated info automatically.
Michaelnemoa at 2007-7-12 10:04:10 > top of Java-index,Java Essentials,New To Java...
# 3
> Only keep the oldest version... I'm pretty sure your> browser only cares about the latest version.> Although, I'm new to this. So, :).can som one confirm this please?
Michaelnemoa at 2007-7-12 10:04:10 > top of Java-index,Java Essentials,New To Java...
# 4

Michael,

I think there was a typo in that last guys post.

You should only keep the LATEST.

Why doesnt the install delete older versions?

There are several good reasons.

(1) Many developers (like me) may need to keep version compatability

with older versions.

(2) Java might be interconnected with other programs such as browsers.

(3) I feel that its best when a program doesnt go rogue and try to delete

stuff for you ;)

But seriously, they dont mention it during the install but i think it

should be clear that BEFORE you install a new Java version (in

Windows) you should go into the Control Panel and do a proper

"Remove Software".

I dont know if there are side effects of uninstalling older versions

after youve installed newer ones.

By the way - as with ALL programs - you should NEVER just delete the folders.

TuringPesta at 2007-7-12 10:04:10 > top of Java-index,Java Essentials,New To Java...
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