Java is one of those programs that seems to keep old versions of the software in Add/Remove programs even after you update to the newest version. Right now my machine is showing Java 6 Update 3, 4, and 5 in Add/Remove programs.
I could go in and manually uninstall each of the older versions, but Raymond pointed out JavaRa, a tool that will go in and clean up old Java installations for you, including deleting previous entries of Java from the list in Add/Remove programs.
Check out this tool, especially if you’re running an older XP machine that’s been updated numerous times over the years.
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This is nice indeed, wish it would be a cmd line/scriptable, but still it’s a lot better then my current manual Add/Remove routine.
The same thing would be needed for Flash (not their GUI uninstaller) as well.
Please post if you find something like this.
CypherBit
See if
http://thebackroomtech.wordpress.com/2008/06/12/howto-uninstall-adobe-flash-player-from-the-command-line/
removes all your previous versions of Flash Player. It worked for me.
- Julie
Julie, that definitely helps. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much fro the tip! Hundreds of MB saved…