Can You Remove Old Java Updates to Save Space?
Multiple Java Runtime Environments (JREs) are some of the largest space consumers and wasters you will probably encounter in your installations. And the answer to whether you can remove old java updates to save space, yes -- you can remove old java updates and do more than just save space.
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Consequences of Removal
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Since all updates are cumulative with the previous updates, you do not need to worry about any new Java updates having compatibility or class path issues.
Amount of Space Used
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Sometimes, if left uninstalled, old java updates can take up to 1GB of memory space. First uninstall the old updates and then install new updates.
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Updating is Securing
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If you have an old JRE then you could be vulnerable to attack. New updates offer security patches.
How to Install New Updates
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Visit Sun's website directly at www.java.com to get the latest version of Java.
How Not to Install New Updates
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Do not try to install new updates by updating the old version in the 'Add/Remove Programs' as this will not remove the old version.
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