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Is it necessary to keep all updated version of any particular program, say
java or windows? I understand the need for necessary updates, but what I
don't know is if the new automatically removes the old version and if not
must I then manually remove them myself? I ask this because it seems now that
my computer is clogged with updates from months back.
 
MsladyQ1 said:
Is it necessary to keep all updated version of any particular program, say
java or windows? I understand the need for necessary updates, but what I
don't know is if the new automatically removes the old version and if not
must I then manually remove them myself? I ask this because it seems now that
my computer is clogged with updates from months back.
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Sun Java's installer of new versions does not uninstall the old ones.
Unless you have an application hard-coded to use an older, vulnerable
version of Java (and most people don't), you should uninstall all the
older versions of Java and install the most recent one. Here's a link:

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

You want the one that is in the middle of the page, the runtime files
for end users, not the SDK.

As for the second part of your question where you say "say java or
windows", Windows is an operating system so your question doesn't make
any sense. You should always keep your operating system patched with
security updates from Windows Update.

If you need to have more specific answers, then please post back with
more details.


Malke
 
MsladyQ1 said:
Is it necessary to keep all updated version of any particular
program, say java or windows? I understand the need for necessary
updates, but what I don't know is if the new automatically removes
the old version
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The answer depends entirely on what program it is. Some installations of a
new version remove the old one...

and if not must I then manually remove them myself?
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.... and others don't, and you have to do it yourself.

I
ask this because it seems now that my computer is clogged with
updates from months back.
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For more specific advice, please provide details on exactly what you have
"clogging" your computer.
 
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