This afternoon I uninstalled Java Runtime Environment from my sister’s Laptop so that I could install the latest version. I used Revo Uninstaller as I always do on my computer.
I then installed the latest Java Runtime Environment version and got the “Java Installed Successfully” seal of approval check mark at the end.
Interestingly, now I don’t see the indication of Java with Revo Uninstaller … but, I do see it on the Laptop’s Windows Control Panel Program & Features Removal area. Not only that, indication of the old Java 6 is still there also.
So, both Java 7 and Java 6 are there according to the Control Panel. Is that a problem? Should I try to remove Java 6 via the Program & Features Removal area since I can’t see Java period with Revo Uninstaller? WHY would Revo Uninstaller not be showing any Java when the Control Panel is showing both? Any idea? And yes, I did install the 64-Bit version of Java Runtime Environment.
My sister’s Laptop has Windows 7 Home Premium (No SP) … Intel Core i5 … 4 Gig RAM and is 64-Bit.
You should have probably used the Java uninstaller to get rid of all the traces before installing the new version. You could always reinstall.Use the uninstaller for each version.
I had never had any problems uninstalling an outdated version completely and installing the latest version on my Windows Vista. This was the first time I did it on a Windows 7 computer.
Since that JavaRa comes in a Zip file, can be put in the PortableApps.com platform? Or does it have to be run from the Desktop?
I see that it says that JavaRa has to be run with Administrator Rights. I do that via Right Click, correct?
Well, I won’t see that Laptop until Friday. So, I have to wait until then to give it another shot.
Oh and yes, I do know about the continuous vulnerabilities with JRE. I just happened to notice that JRE on that Laptop was definitely outdated and decided that at the very least I should update it. It’s not my Laptop. So, I can’t just up and remove it since I don’t know what all Apps and stuff they run on that computer.
With any Zip file, create a new folder and place the zip inside. This will prevent additional files created when opened from cluttering up the environment it is opened in. Win 7 natively opens Zip files, so double-clicking it should run it. Download folder is good a place as any to run it from.
JavaRa is meant to remove stubborn left-overs, you can choose to remove all, reboot, and then re-install your newest file. Temporarily removing jre shouldn’t affect any apps that use it.
I just finished trying out that JavaRa on my Windows Vista.
Verdict? Well, as to its thoroughness of all remnants removal …
CCleaner found 3 Registry Entries afterwards. Glary Utilities found at least 4 more. And JetClean found 3 more.
Then again, I’m not sure it did anything in the 2nd step of its routine.
It of course first ran the Java Uninstaller. That appeared to go as it should.
Then on the 2nd step, on that remnants removal routine part, it mentioned that it was recommended to update the definitions first. So, it prompted me if I wanted to download the definitions. I happened to be Offline. So, I did NOT click on the Download button, but rather just clicked on Next. It immediately prompted me whether I wanted to end JavaRa or Close.
I could be wrong, but I got the feeling that it really didn’t perform the remnants removal routine.
Personally, I don’t worry overmuch about a few registry entries left over. And, along with that, never use a registry cleaner of any sort, except maybe CCleaner, as that is a mild general cleaner compared to Glary Utilities and the like. Even then, only specific keys are removed and no other.
Registry cleaners are like snake oil, a solution looking for a problem where none exists. Windows registry is extremely robust and can tolerate errors without noticeable or apparent impact on system performance. Problem is, most users just remove all errors found willy-nilly, unlike IT personnel who target only the specific errors related to their issue(s) and always back up the registry before they do so, and those non-IT users always complain later that this feature or that operation no longer works anymore. Only fix then is to repair or reinstall Windows or find a specific reg fix related to their problem. If any cleaning must be done, it is best to stick with native windows applications such as Disk Cleanup and the like.
You’ll need to update the definitions to get best performance from JavaRa. Working on a client’s machine means I will do no harm to their system and not run any programs that can cause such. ;D
I would have let it update the definitions if I hadn’t been Offline. (Dial Up)
If I run JavaRa on my sister’s Laptop, I’ll be able to let it update the definitions since she has High Speed Internet.
Oh, I only remove whatever Registry Entries that have to do with whatever I uninstalled or whatever I know no longer exists or is no longer supposed to exist on a computer. I never go the remove ALL route.
Anyway, thanks for the heads up on JavaRa, McChain. I’ll add it to my Apps Arsenal.