Windows XP Java Update guide
Updating Java Guide
This guide will tell you how to easily update Java to the latest version on Windows XP.
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Finding the Current version of Java installed on your system
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Go to www.java.com. Where it says Java Software Free Download, Click on Verify Installation. Click on the Verify Installation Button. This will tell you if you already have the latest version installed.
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Updating and/or Installing Java online
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If you need to update Java or you want to install it from scratch you may do so via the website. Goto www.java.com. Where it says Java Software Free Download, click on Download Now Follow the directions on screen to finish your Java installation.
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Uninstalling and Removing older versions of Java
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You may wish to uninstall the older versions of Java from your machine. To do this, Goto Start, then Control Panel, then to Add or Remove Programs. Find all of the older versions of Java listed and Remove the ones you don't want.
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Java JRE 1.6
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If you want to try using Java 1.6 you have to manually install it. Goto www.java.com, under where it says Java Software Download, click on Manual Download. Near the top click on Download other Java software versions. Where it says Newer Versions, Click on the link to http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/ Find where it says Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6, and click on the Download Now button to download and install. Click on Installation Instructions and then windows for help installing Java.
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Java JRE 1.4
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If you wish to keep using the older 1.4 JRE you should still update it to the latest version of 1.4. Goto www.java.com, under where it says Java Software Download, click on Manual Download. Near the top click on Download other Java software versions. Under where it says Older Versions, click on Archive Java Technology Products Download On this page find J2SDK/J2RE - 1.4, Select the latest version in the dropdown menu, and click on Go. Under where it says J2RE 1.4 Click on Download J2RE to download and install Java, Click on Installation Instructions and then click on J2RE for Windows for help with the install.
