(Last Updated: 18 May 2008)
Step 1 - Removing
The Programme
Firstly, go to start
> Control Panel > Add/ Remove
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Locate any versions of Java as seen in the above
screenshot, and click the removal button. Follow the ion screen wizard instructions.
If you are unable to remove Java
from the control panel, download and install the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301Once installed, open the utility locate Java and click remove: (Click to enlarge)
If after uninstallation, Java is still listed
in the add/remove section, follow this guide to un-list it: http://www.java.com/en/download/help/regkey_addremove.xmlStep 2 - Removing Saved DataClick Start, Run, and type %appdata% and click ok
Your application folder will open up. Delete the sub folder entitled
"Sun" bu right clicking it and choosing to delete it.
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Step 3 - Removing Registry Keys
Download
and install ccleaner from here: http://www.ccleaner.com/download/buildsOnce installed, run the programme and perform a scan for the registry.
Scan
for issues, and fix anything it finds:
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Download and install EasyCleaner from here: http://personal.inet.fi/business/toniarts/...ne.htm#downloadPerform a scan with the registry. Press find, and wait for the scan
to finish. Once finished, click the select all button, and then delete.
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Step 4 - Removing Folders
Now
go to your hard-disk (Normally just type C:\ into run and click ok)
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Then open the program folder. (You may be prompted
that the files are hidden, simply click "Show the contents of this folder".
Then delete the folder entitled "Java".
Then, go to hard-disk again, then access the folder entitled "Windows". Then click "Downloaded Program Files".
(DO NOT DELETE THIS FOLDER)
Remove all instances of java (that are INSIDE the folder): (click to enlarge)
Also, in your hard disk folder, in the Windows
folder, delete any folder labeled: Sun
Also, in your hard disk folder, in the Windows folder, delete any
folder labeled: .jagex_cache_32
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Just a RECAP Folders to delete: C:\Windows\Sun C:\Windows\.jagex_cache_32 C:\Program
Files\Java
Step 5 - Finishing touches
Now
just restart your computer. If you need to reinstall java, click the link below: http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jspBy Djpailo
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