Follow the steps below to uninstall all versions of Java.
1. Click on Start > Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add\Remove Programs.
3. Click Change or Remove Programs in the left-hand side of the window.
4. Scroll to the Java program and click on it. You will need to remove every version Java that is listed.
5. Click the Remove button to its right.
6. Once you have responded to the confirmation message, the program will be uninstalled.
NOTE: You may see a prompt regarding uninstalling shared files; click the Yes to All button. These files are safe to uninstall.
Once you have uninstalled the JRE, please follow these instructions:
1. Click Start > Run.
2. Type in the following command: regedit.
3. Click OK. This launches the Registry Editor program.
4. Open HKEY_CURRENT_USER by clicking on the plus sign to its left. Open Software. Click on JavaSoft and push the Delete key on the keyboard. (NOTE: If you do not see JavaSoft listed in this location, please proceed to the next step.) When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click YES. Scroll all the way to the top. Close HKEY_CURRENT_USER by clicking on the minus sign to its left.
5. Open HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. Open Software. Click on JavaSoft and push the Delete key on the keyboard. (NOTE: If you do not see JavaSoft listed in this location, please proceed to the next step.) When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click YES. Close the Registry Editor program.
Once you have uninstalled all versions of Java, download and Install the Latest version.
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