How Do You Uninstall Old Java Updates From The Windows Registry?
Java, by Sun Microsystems, is a portable, platform-independent program that Web developers use to add interactivity and functionality to a website. Internet users download and install Java plug-ins to take advantage of its features. However, before 2007, new installations of Java did not uninstall old versions of the software. Your computer may have old Java updates that you no longer need. Sun Microsystems recommends removing older versions of Java and using only the latest updates. Click the Windows “Start” menu and select “Control Panel.” Double-click “Add/Remove Programs” if you are using Windows XP. Otherwise, click “Programs and Features.” A list of installed programs will open. Double-click an old version of Java you see in the list. Windows will uninstall that version. Repeat this process for all older versions you want to remove.