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Versions that are considered outdated are selected by default, but you can freely choose the Java editions to remove. Java Uninstall Tool scans your computer to detect the presence of installed Java versions and creates a list containing all of them. It runs as a wizard that guides you through the entire process of uninstalling Java versions and providing instructions step-by-step. A wizard-based uninstaller for JavaĬreated by Oracle itself, the Java Uninstall Tool can easily detect all the Java versions installed on the local system and help you remove those that are not up to date. There are two ways to remove older Java versions: manually from the Control Panel or using the Java Uninstall Tool. Making sure that older Java editions are removed from the system allows Java-based applications to run under the latest security improvements. As with any other application, it is highly recommended to keep Java updated to the latest version, as it contains not just the latest features and improvements, but also the most recent vulnerability fixes.īut even if you do so, it might just happen that older versions of Java remain on your computer, which can pose a serious security risk. Oracle releases Java updates periodically, both for their JRE and JDK, addressing functionality and security issues alike.

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