Java jre1.6.0_02 auto update

[Agzee]

This evening I had a 'pop-up' on screen advising me that a new version
of Java was available (ver. 1.6.0_02) and I clicked to enable
automatic download and installation of the new version.

The installaltion went fine and the new version is installed although
when I check C:/Program Files/Java there are two folders:-

jre 1.6.0_01 and jre 1.6.0_02

Obviously the new installation did not remove the old version of Java,
therefore decided to remove the old version via Control Panel/Add
Remove Programs.

When I checked for Java jre 1.6.0_01 in order to remove it I come
across two Java entries listed as:-

Java (TM) SE Runtime Environment 6 update 1

Java (TM) Update 2

I assuming that Java (TM) SE Runtime Environment 6 update 1 relates to
Java version 1.0.6_01 but I do not want to remove anything and make a
mess of things.

Can anyone confirm that removing Java (TM) SE Runtime Environment 6
update 1 will get rid of jre 1.6.0_01?

Agzee

 

[Tom Willett]

Yes, it will.
And, after you remove it via control panel, be sure to check your programs
folder and delete any remnants.

Tom
|
| Can anyone confirm that removing Java (TM) SE Runtime Environment 6
| update 1 will get rid of jre 1.6.0_01?
|
| Agzee

 

[Rock]

This evening I had a 'pop-up' on screen advising me that a new version
of Java was available (ver. 1.6.0_02) and I clicked to enable
automatic download and installation of the new version.

The installaltion went fine and the new version is installed although
when I check C:/Program Files/Java there are two folders:-

jre 1.6.0_01 and jre 1.6.0_02

Obviously the new installation did not remove the old version of Java,
therefore decided to remove the old version via Control Panel/Add
Remove Programs.

When I checked for Java jre 1.6.0_01 in order to remove it I come
across two Java entries listed as:-

Java (TM) SE Runtime Environment 6 update 1

Java (TM) Update 2

I assuming that Java (TM) SE Runtime Environment 6 update 1 relates to
Java version 1.0.6_01 but I do not want to remove anything and make a
mess of things.

Can anyone confirm that removing Java (TM) SE Runtime Environment 6
update 1 will get rid of jre 1.6.0_01?

In addition to Tom's reply, next time remove the old version of java before
installing the new one.

 

[Agzee]

In addition to Tom's reply, next time remove the old version of java before
installing the new one.

With it being an automatic download and installation I did not get the
opportunity to remove the old version first.

I think next time the Java program informs me that there is an update
available I will go to their website and do a manual download, at
least that way I can remove the old program first before manually
installing the updated version.

Agzee

 

[Agzee]

Thanks Tom for the confirmation, have just removed the program and
also the remnants.

Agzee

 

[Rock]

With it being an automatic download and installation I did not get the
opportunity to remove the old version first.

I think next time the Java program informs me that there is an update
available I will go to their website and do a manual download, at
least that way I can remove the old program first before manually
installing the updated version.

I turn off the automatic checking for updates in the java console, and
manually check occasionally for updates. When I see there is a new one, I
first delete the old one, then download the new one and install it. Here is
a direct link to the site that is updated first with the newest updates.

http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp

About half way down the page look at the entry for Java Runtime Environment
(JRE) 6 Update. That's where the latest is listed.

 

[Agzee]

I turn off the automatic checking for updates in the java console, and
manually check occasionally for updates. When I see there is a new one, I
first delete the old one, then download the new one and install it. Here is
a direct link to the site that is updated first with the newest updates.

http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp

About half way down the page look at the entry for Java Runtime Environment
(JRE) 6 Update. That's where the latest is listed.

Thanks for advice and URL link.

I have been trying to find the 'Java control panel' on my system,
finally located it in Windows Control Panel! Never look in the most
obvious places.

Have now switched off "automatically check for updates".

Cheers - Agzee