I have just noticed that I have Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (with no size)
repeated 5 times.

Can I delete the icons? In fact, I have some more from programs I no longer
have like Symantec. Is it safe to delete these?

Thank you

As you ( or the program ) update the Java Runtime, it doesn't remove
previous versions. Since most Java updates resolve security issues it's
important to remove the earlier flavors. They appear in the Add/Remove
applet as Update #_. You want to uninstall the lower numbered JREs.
The latest is 1.6 Update #7. Remove all others one at a time.

For proper maintenance, you should uninstall any applications you
do not use or need. There is a difference between just removing the
icons ( shortcuts to the application ) and uninstalling the app.

"Jorge Bravo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I have just noticed that I have Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (with no size)
>repeated 5 times.
>
> Can I delete the icons? In fact, I have some more from programs I no
> longer have like Symantec. Is it safe to delete these?
>
> Thank you
>

Thanks

Just to make sure we are talking about the same thing: I am referring to the
folder accessible through IE\Tools\InternetOptions\Settings\ViewObjects

I can, then, delete the icons to my heart's content, right?

Thanks a lot


JB




"R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> escreveu na mensagem
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> As you ( or the program ) update the Java Runtime, it doesn't remove
> previous versions. Since most Java updates resolve security issues it's
> important to remove the earlier flavors. They appear in the Add/Remove
> applet as Update #_. You want to uninstall the lower numbered JREs.
> The latest is 1.6 Update #7. Remove all others one at a time.
>
> For proper maintenance, you should uninstall any applications you
> do not use or need. There is a difference between just removing the
> icons ( shortcuts to the application ) and uninstalling the app.
>
> "Jorge Bravo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>I have just noticed that I have Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (with no
>>size) repeated 5 times.
>>
>> Can I delete the icons? In fact, I have some more from programs I no
>> longer have like Symantec. Is it safe to delete these?
>>
>> Thank you
>>
>
>

Those objects are ActiveX components. Basically little programs that
allow a website to do more than just show text & pictures. The actual
files are stored in \Downloaded Program Files. I don't think we are on
the same page as far as what is safe to remove. I thought you were
referring to Add/Remove programs listing. It's normal to see at least 2
or 3 Java Runtime Environment 1.6.0 in the Downloaded Program Files.



"Jorge Bravo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Thanks
>
> Just to make sure we are talking about the same thing: I am referring to
> the folder accessible through
> IE\Tools\InternetOptions\Settings\ViewObjects
>
> I can, then, delete the icons to my heart's content, right?
>
> Thanks a lot
>
>
> JB
>
>
>
>
> "R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> escreveu na mensagem
> news:eXR4%(E-Mail Removed)...
>> As you ( or the program ) update the Java Runtime, it doesn't remove
>> previous versions. Since most Java updates resolve security issues it's
>> important to remove the earlier flavors. They appear in the Add/Remove
>> applet as Update #_. You want to uninstall the lower numbered JREs.
>> The latest is 1.6 Update #7. Remove all others one at a time.
>>
>> For proper maintenance, you should uninstall any applications you
>> do not use or need. There is a difference between just removing the
>> icons ( shortcuts to the application ) and uninstalling the app.
>>
>> "Jorge Bravo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>I have just noticed that I have Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (with no
>>>size) repeated 5 times.
>>>
>>> Can I delete the icons? In fact, I have some more from programs I no
>>> longer have like Symantec. Is it safe to delete these?
>>>
>>> Thank you
>>>
>>
>>
>
>