Guest Jorge Bravo Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 I have just noticed that I have Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (with no size) repeated 5 times. Can I delete the icons? In fact, I have some more from programs I no longer have like Symantec. Is it safe to delete these? Thank you
Guest R. McCarty Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 Re: Downloaded Program Files As you ( or the program ) update the Java Runtime, it doesn't remove previous versions. Since most Java updates resolve security issues it's important to remove the earlier flavors. They appear in the Add/Remove applet as Update #_. You want to uninstall the lower numbered JREs. The latest is 1.6 Update #7. Remove all others one at a time. For proper maintenance, you should uninstall any applications you do not use or need. There is a difference between just removing the icons ( shortcuts to the application ) and uninstalling the app. "Jorge Bravo" <open@closed.com> wrote in message news:Opl1SsJIJHA.3496@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >I have just noticed that I have Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (with no size) >repeated 5 times. > > Can I delete the icons? In fact, I have some more from programs I no > longer have like Symantec. Is it safe to delete these? > > Thank you >
Guest Jorge Bravo Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 Re: Downloaded Program Files Thanks Just to make sure we are talking about the same thing: I am referring to the folder accessible through IE\Tools\InternetOptions\Settings\ViewObjects I can, then, delete the icons to my heart's content, right? Thanks a lot JB "R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> escreveu na mensagem news:eXR4%23xJIJHA.4896@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > As you ( or the program ) update the Java Runtime, it doesn't remove > previous versions. Since most Java updates resolve security issues it's > important to remove the earlier flavors. They appear in the Add/Remove > applet as Update #_. You want to uninstall the lower numbered JREs. > The latest is 1.6 Update #7. Remove all others one at a time. > > For proper maintenance, you should uninstall any applications you > do not use or need. There is a difference between just removing the > icons ( shortcuts to the application ) and uninstalling the app. > > "Jorge Bravo" <open@closed.com> wrote in message > news:Opl1SsJIJHA.3496@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>I have just noticed that I have Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (with no >>size) repeated 5 times. >> >> Can I delete the icons? In fact, I have some more from programs I no >> longer have like Symantec. Is it safe to delete these? >> >> Thank you >> > >
Guest R. McCarty Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 Re: Downloaded Program Files Those objects are ActiveX components. Basically little programs that allow a website to do more than just show text & pictures. The actual files are stored in \Downloaded Program Files. I don't think we are on the same page as far as what is safe to remove. I thought you were referring to Add/Remove programs listing. It's normal to see at least 2 or 3 Java Runtime Environment 1.6.0 in the Downloaded Program Files. "Jorge Bravo" <open@closed.com> wrote in message news:Oa6xl1JIJHA.1556@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > Thanks > > Just to make sure we are talking about the same thing: I am referring to > the folder accessible through > IE\Tools\InternetOptions\Settings\ViewObjects > > I can, then, delete the icons to my heart's content, right? > > Thanks a lot > > > JB > > > > > "R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> escreveu na mensagem > news:eXR4%23xJIJHA.4896@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> As you ( or the program ) update the Java Runtime, it doesn't remove >> previous versions. Since most Java updates resolve security issues it's >> important to remove the earlier flavors. They appear in the Add/Remove >> applet as Update #_. You want to uninstall the lower numbered JREs. >> The latest is 1.6 Update #7. Remove all others one at a time. >> >> For proper maintenance, you should uninstall any applications you >> do not use or need. There is a difference between just removing the >> icons ( shortcuts to the application ) and uninstalling the app. >> >> "Jorge Bravo" <open@closed.com> wrote in message >> news:Opl1SsJIJHA.3496@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>I have just noticed that I have Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (with no >>>size) repeated 5 times. >>> >>> Can I delete the icons? In fact, I have some more from programs I no >>> longer have like Symantec. Is it safe to delete these? >>> >>> Thank you >>> >> >> > >
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