How to Clean your Java

Some websites containing interactive content use the Java plug-in. When you visit these websites, Java saves the files required for the site to run correctly in its temporary cache. The cache contains temporary files from applications, Java applets and log files. Over time, the cache can consume a significant amount of space on your hard disk, so you might want to erase the temporary files. You might also need to clean the Java cache if it contains any infected files.

Instructions

1. Click "Start" and select "Control Panel." Type "Java" in the Control Panel's search box in the upper-right corner of the window. Select "Java (32-Bit)" or "Java (64-Bit)" on the search results, depending on the version you have installed.

2. Click the "Settings" button located under "Temporary Internet Files" in the Java Control Panel. Click the "Delete Files" button near the bottom of the window that appears.

3. Clear the box beside "Applications and Applets" to keep application temporary files or "Trace and Log Files" to keep log files. Keep the boxes checked to delete both categories of files. Click "OK" to clean Java, then click "OK" twice to close the open windows.

Tips & Warnings

• If you don't want Java to store temporary files on your computer, clear the box beside "Keep Temporary Files on My Computer" on the "Temporary Files Settings" dialog box. You can also use the slider under "Disk Space" on that window to set a maximum amount of disk space to use for the cache.

References

• Java: How Do I Clear the Java Cache?

Resources

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