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Delete Java
I see some of you have deleted java. I would like to try deleting it from my computer. I don't find it in my add/remove programs. Doing a search I find it in several locations. Where would be the best place to find it and deleting it? Thank you.
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ky331
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November 18th, 2010 08:00
Hmm... IF installed, it should have shown up under Add/Remove Programs....
First, confirm you have java, at http://java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
it will either tell you the version of java you have installed, or else, prompt you about the need to download/install the plug-in.
If there and running, I'm not sure what to suggest next... if the UNinstaller is "missing"....
ky331
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November 18th, 2010 08:00
Hmm... IF installed, it should have shown up under Add/Remove Programs....
First, confirm you have java, at http://java.com/en/download/installed.jsp (click to VERIFY java version)
it will either tell you the version of java you have installed, or else, prompt you about the need to download/install the plug-in.
If there and running, I'm not sure what to suggest next... if the UNinstaller is "missing"....
EDIT: Sorry for the double post --- I was intending to edit the first one...
Bugbatter
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November 18th, 2010 09:00
Do you recall the last time you updated Java or what version you are currently using? In Add/Remove it would be listed as any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
You could also try this:
Download -- to your Desktop -- JavaRa.Windows Binary Zip from one of these sites:
http://www.raproducts.org
http://majorgeeks.com/PureRa_d6183.html or
http://raproducts.org/wordpress/software
Remove Useless JRE Files
Remove Startup Entry
Remove JavaRa Logfile
Note: The Java Quick Starter (JQS.exe) adds a service to improve the initial startup time of Java applets and applications.
To disable the JQS service if you don't want to use it:
* Go to Start-->Control Panel-->Java-->Advanced-->Miscellaneous and uncheck the box for Java Quick Starter.
* Click Ok and reboot your computer.
ky331
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November 18th, 2010 11:00
" I used ky331 information and found nothing on my computer that indicated I have Java installed.... I didn't have an "Java Quict Start" Icon present".
[By "Java Quick Start" icon, I'm assuming you meant "Java Control Panel" icon, which leads to the Java Quick Start option]
Both would seem to confirm you do not (currently) have Java installed on your machine. The presence of a Java folder would therefore appear to be remnants (left-overs) from an earlier installation. IF so, they should be safe to delete --- but you can wait for BB to confirm this.
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November 18th, 2010 11:00
Thanks ky331 and Bugbatter for your indepth response. I used ky331 information and found nothing on my computer that indicated I have Java installed. I followed Bugbatter procedure to try and clean up anything that it may find (by the way easy instruction to follow). The only thing that I didn't find after completion was, I did not have a JQS service listed in my control panel. I didn't have an "Java Quict Start" Icon present.
I did go to "Windows Explorer" under windows and found a Java folder in the folder were 2 folders named Classes and Packages. Inside the classes folder was file OSP Broderbound certicate Type. Inside the Packages folder were one data folder and seven Zip files. I have no idea what these folders and files represent. Coud these folders be deleted or should I just leave them alone?
I don't believe I have Java on my computer , so I will leave it as is and see if any thing shows up. The dell forum is always very helpful. Thanks.
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November 18th, 2010 11:00