A lot of bug fixes.
It is important not only to keep Sun Java up to date, but also to remove older versions which have security holes and can be exploited. Vulnerabilities in old Sun Java versions may be partly responsible for Vundo/Winfixer infections.
Before un-installing your previous version, first download the latest upgrade, as of today Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 4. Just in case you experience any difficulty in obtaining a copy.
Download from http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/?intcmp=1281 and save, do not install yet.
- 1. Uninstall old versions of Sun Java via Add/Remove Programs.
- 2. Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
- 3. Reboot your PC if prompted.
- 4. Install the latest version which you previously downloaded.
To verify a successful install: http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
Congratulations!
You have the recommended Java installed (1.6.0_04).
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The download link for JRE v6 u4 appears to be dead at the present (Feb 23, ’08). Probably introduced new security holes and needs fixing.
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Thank you, fixed.