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RichieUK

Posted 12/2/2008 2:56 PM

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Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 11

Note:
If you already have JRE 6 Update 10 installed, there is no longer a need to uninstall it - Update 11 is an update to this version.

Follow these steps to remove older versions of Sun Java,and then update.
1. Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
2. Scroll down to where it says 'Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6u11'.
3. Click the "Download" button to the right.
4. Select the Platform and Language for your download,then check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
5. The page will refresh.
6. Click on the link to download 'Windows Offline Installation - jre-6u11-windows-i586-p.exe' [15.42 MB] and save to your desktop.
7. Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
8. Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.
9. Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
10. Click the Change/Remove button.
11. Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java version.
12. Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
13. Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u11-windows-i586-p.exe to install the newest version.

Verify your installation of Sun Java:
http://www.java.com/en/download/help/testvm.xml

Installing Sun Java on Windows Vista:

Follow these steps to remove older versions of Sun Java,and then update.
1. Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
2. Scroll down to where it says 'Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6u11'.
3. Click the "Download" button to the right.
4. Select the Platform and Language for your download,then check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
5. The page will refresh.
6. Click on the link to download 'Windows Offline Installation - jre-6u11-windows-i586-p.exe' [15.42 MB] and save to your desktop.
7. Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
8. Click Start and choose Control Panel:
- In Control Panel double click on the "Programs and Features" icon.
- Here you can find all the programs and items which are installed in Windows Vista.
- Now remove all older versions of Sun Java.
9. Click on any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name to uninstall/remove it.
10. Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java version.
11. Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
12. Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u11-windows-i586-p.exe to install the newest version.
13. If the installer refuses to launch due to insufficient user permissions,follow the info found in this link to Run As Administrator.

Verify your installation of Sun Java:
http://www.java.com/en/download/help/testvm.xml

Alternatively you could update to the latest version,then remove older versions of Sun Java using JavaRa.

JavaRa is a simple tool that does a simple job: it removes old and redundant versions of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). Simply select "Check for Updates" or "Remove Older Version" to begin.

http://raproducts.org/

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