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| If you already have Java Runtime Environment version 1.6.10 and up, you can update from the Java applet in Control Panel and it will "patch in place" not leaving old versions behind. If you have an older version, you need to remove all older versions as detailed below. If you didn't disable the java update check, it will let you know when the update is ready for you. If the update has been disabled, then you need to update manually using the Control Panel applet. | If you already have Java Runtime Environment version 1.6.10 and up, you can update from the Java applet in Control Panel and it will "patch in place" not leaving old versions behind. If you have an older version, you need to remove all older versions as detailed below. If you didn't disable the java update check, it will let you know when the update is ready for you. If the update has been disabled, then you need to update manually using the Control Panel applet. | ||
| - | Oracle has released a new version of the Java Runtime Environment version 6 update 31 as of March 2012. | + | Oracle has released a new version of the Java Runtime Environment version 7 update 4 as of May 2012. |
| **Note:** If you don't want the 30 day free trial of Carbonite backup or the Microsoft Bing Toolbar (unnecessary anyway), make sure you untick the checkboxes. The offers vary between users. [[http://windowssecrets.com/2009/08/13/01-Sun-Apple-Microsoft-install-chaff-with-patches|More info on the rash of free offers]] and not just with java updates. Keep an eye on those checkboxes when you install or update anything. | **Note:** If you don't want the 30 day free trial of Carbonite backup or the Microsoft Bing Toolbar (unnecessary anyway), make sure you untick the checkboxes. The offers vary between users. [[http://windowssecrets.com/2009/08/13/01-Sun-Apple-Microsoft-install-chaff-with-patches|More info on the rash of free offers]] and not just with java updates. Keep an eye on those checkboxes when you install or update anything. | ||