Java update

Question

Some time ago when I was having a virus problem, one of the things Bugbatter suggested was to update my Java. Since that time my computer has been reformatted and I probably need to update

the Java again.

These were Bugbatter's instructions:-

Make sure you are using the most updated version of Java. The most updated version is jre-1_5_0_09.
Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system. Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components and update.

Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 9.
Scroll down to where it says "The J2SE Runtime Environment (JRE) allows end-users to run Java applications".
Click the "Download" button to the right.
Check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
The page will refresh.
Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation with or without Multi-language and save to your desktop.
Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.
Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
Then from your desktop double-click on jre-1_5_0_09-windowsi586-p.exe to install the newest version.

Can I have the link for the Java update and any necessary instructions. I have been to the website but I am unsure which is the update that I need.

Many thanks...aryeh

Dell Dimension 8300 - Intel Pentium 4 Processor 3.2 GHz

Windows XP (Home) Service Pack 2

Bugbatter · Answer

Hi, aryeh,
You can now download a later version: Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6.

Scroll down to where it says "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6u1 allows end-users to run Java applications".
Click the "Download" button to the right.
Check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
The page will refresh.
Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation with or without Multi-language and save to your desktop.
Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.
Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u1-windows-i586-p.exe to install the newest version.

aryeh · Answer

Hi Bugbatter,   Thank you for your prompt reply. I now have the download. However, in Add/Remove there are no Java items. I did a 'search' with nil results - can I assume that I do not have Java installed, or there any other locations (that you can suggest) where I can look?   Thanks...aryeh

Bugbatter · Answer

It is safe to assume that you have none, considering that you did a reformat. Just install the new version. :)

(I included that Add/Remove step in case you had reinstalled your older version from a backup.)

aryeh · Answer

Thank you again....aryeh

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