Vista - Is it safe to uninstall previous updates of Java 6?

**sassofalco** · 02-09-2009

Is it safe to uninstall previous updates of Java 6?

Uncertainty leads to this question, but is it safe to uninstall the highlighted previous updates for Java 6?

**barman58** · 02-09-2009

Hi Tony,

It's not only Ok it's actually, IMHO, advisable to do so - whilst the older versions remain there, any vulnerabilities that were corrected in later issues, remain on your machine and thus there is a possibility of them being used to compromise your machine

**sassofalco** · 02-09-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by barman58

Hi Tony,

It's not only Ok it's actually, IMHO, advisable to do so - whilst the older versions remain there, any vulnerabilities that were corrected in later issues, remain on your machine and thus there is a possibility of them being used to compromise your machine

Geez Mate! Thanks Nigel......they'll be gone in two flicks of a snake's tail!

**barman58** · 02-09-2009

Hi Tony,

The risk although small is there so I always make it a part of a new Java install the removal of the last one - why the developers do not do this automatically has always been a mystery to me

**Airbot** · 02-09-2009

Java's been updated to 6_12 now Sasso so if you didn't know.

**barman58** · 02-09-2009

Thanks aaron,

Will have to check myself as I think I switched off the auto update for Java

Update

That's interesting - it says that my version 11 is the latest

**Airbot** · 02-09-2009

I switch it off too Nigel, but I check every now and then. It came out a few days ago I believe.

**stormy13** · 02-09-2009

Always seems to take a week or two to hit the usual Java page(s), but you can find the latest on the Developers site,

Java SE Downloads - Sun Developer Network (SDN)

just select the Runtime download. Adn as an added bonus with 6u12,

Quote:

This release includes the highly anticipated 64-bit Java Plug-In (for 64-bit browsers only), Windows Server 2008 support, and performance improvements of Java and JavaFX applications.

Now we just need Adobe to get their collective thumbs out and get Windows x64 Flash out.

**Airbot** · 02-09-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by barman58

Thanks aaron,

Will have to check myself as I think I switched off the auto update for Java

Update

That's interesting - it says that my version 11 is the latest

I think it said the same thing to me. Just uninstall your java and get it from the link stormy posted, you can get the 32 and the 64 from the 64 bit link, you just have to select Windows for the 32 bit from the drop down menu. But I'm sure you already know that.

**barman58** · 02-09-2009

Thanks Aaron,

I'm sure I'll work it out somehow lol

02-09-2009	#1 (permalink)
sassofalco Vista Home Premium 32bit [x86] - SP2 832 posts	Is it safe to uninstall previous updates of Java 6? Is it safe to uninstall previous updates of Java 6? Uncertainty leads to this question, but is it safe to uninstall the highlighted previous updates for Java 6?
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barman58 Windows 7 RC x64 Vista HP x86 1,683 posts	Re: Is it safe to uninstall previous updates of Java 6? Hi Tony, It's not only Ok it's actually, IMHO, advisable to do so - whilst the older versions remain there, any vulnerabilities that were corrected in later issues, remain on your machine and thus there is a possibility of them being used to compromise your machine
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02-09-2009	#3 (permalink)
sassofalco Vista Home Premium 32bit [x86] - SP2 832 posts	Re: Is it safe to uninstall previous updates of Java 6? Quote: Originally Posted by barman58 Hi Tony, It's not only Ok it's actually, IMHO, advisable to do so - whilst the older versions remain there, any vulnerabilities that were corrected in later issues, remain on your machine and thus there is a possibility of them being used to compromise your machine Geez Mate! Thanks Nigel......they'll be gone in two flicks of a snake's tail!
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02-09-2009	#4 (permalink)
barman58 Windows 7 RC x64 Vista HP x86 1,683 posts	Re: Is it safe to uninstall previous updates of Java 6? Hi Tony, The risk although small is there so I always make it a part of a new Java install the removal of the last one - why the developers do not do this automatically has always been a mystery to me
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02-09-2009	#5 (permalink)
Airbot Vista Ultimate SP2 x64 Windows 7 Ultimate x64 TECHNET 1,654 posts	Re: Is it safe to uninstall previous updates of Java 6? Java's been updated to 6_12 now Sasso so if you didn't know.
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02-09-2009	#6 (permalink)
barman58 Windows 7 RC x64 Vista HP x86 1,683 posts	Re: Is it safe to uninstall previous updates of Java 6? Thanks aaron, Will have to check myself as I think I switched off the auto update for Java Update That's interesting - it says that my version 11 is the latest
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02-09-2009	#7 (permalink)
Airbot Vista Ultimate SP2 x64 Windows 7 Ultimate x64 TECHNET 1,654 posts	Re: Is it safe to uninstall previous updates of Java 6? I switch it off too Nigel, but I check every now and then. It came out a few days ago I believe.
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02-09-2009	#8 (permalink)
stormy13 Vista Ultimate x64 607 posts	Re: Is it safe to uninstall previous updates of Java 6? Always seems to take a week or two to hit the usual Java page(s), but you can find the latest on the Developers site, Java SE Downloads - Sun Developer Network (SDN) just select the Runtime download. Adn as an added bonus with 6u12, Quote: This release includes the highly anticipated 64-bit Java Plug-In (for 64-bit browsers only), Windows Server 2008 support, and performance improvements of Java and JavaFX applications. Now we just need Adobe to get their collective thumbs out and get Windows x64 Flash out.
My System Specs

02-09-2009	#9 (permalink)
Airbot Vista Ultimate SP2 x64 Windows 7 Ultimate x64 TECHNET 1,654 posts	Re: Is it safe to uninstall previous updates of Java 6? Quote: Originally Posted by barman58 Thanks aaron, Will have to check myself as I think I switched off the auto update for Java Update That's interesting - it says that my version 11 is the latest I think it said the same thing to me. Just uninstall your java and get it from the link stormy posted, you can get the 32 and the 64 from the 64 bit link, you just have to select Windows for the 32 bit from the drop down menu. But I'm sure you already know that.
My System Specs

02-09-2009	#10 (permalink)
barman58 Windows 7 RC x64 Vista HP x86 1,683 posts	Re: Is it safe to uninstall previous updates of Java 6? Thanks Aaron, I'm sure I'll work it out somehow lol
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