How many versions do I need?
Hi, please help.
I am a regular Windows XP user without any technical knowledge.
My computer has a number of Java versions under C:\Program Files\Java\ which, in total, use almost 0,50 GB.
I wonder if I need all of them. If not, do I keep only the last one? How do I know which one(s) I need?
And then, if I can uninstall any of them, how is it done? I can't see any uninstall file.
Thank you. Appreciate your help,
spj
Just in case, the versions are jre1.5.0_01, _03, _04, _06, _09, _10, _11, plus
j2re1.4.1_02 and 1.4.2_04
[580 byte] By [
spja] at [2007-11-27 11:28:20]
Some programs are written so that they require a certain Java version, most will work with the most current version. Only you will be able to make this determination for the programs that you have.
Unless you require older versions, the last one is adequate. Versions can be uninstalled using Windows' Add/Remove Programs applet. It's a good idea to remove in reverse order of the install order. If you uninstall all Java versions first, then it's safe to manually delete any leftover files or directories; then reinstall the newest Java.
Thank you, ChuckBing, I think I'll follow your suggestion: uninstall all versions and reinstall the latest. I guess that if some program needs a different one it will ask for it?
And if something goes wrong ...well, I'll come back here :)
Thanks again,
spj
spja at 2007-7-29 16:21:32 >
Boy! I am back, not even five minutes later!
What's the link to the latest version for Windows XP? I went to the downloads page and got lost with so many options.
Sorry about this, but my technical knowledge is REALLY nil.
Once more, thank you for your help.
spja at 2007-7-29 16:21:32 >
