Uninstall Java TM 6 Update 31 – Manually Remove 7

Posted on August 12th, 2012 by Rashad Carnevale

January 31. 2013 Updated: How do I uninstall Java 7 Update 11 on Windows 8 computer?

Well, very recently, lots of security vendors are warning that hackers target Java users; you had better disable it from running on your device if you do not have to use it or at least upgrade it on time! In case that you rarely run or operate Java-based program, machine, then I strongly urge you to take the following steps to thoroughly uninstall the new Java 7 Update 11, just like the way I manually uninstall Java TM 6 Update 31 below. If you just cannot complete the expected clean removal of Java program, download, install and run this uninstall tool to forcibly uninstall Java 7 Update 11 on your machine!

How to uninstall the potentially unused Java 7 Update 11

  1. If you’re running the following Java Control Panel, you should first exit it completely. To do do this, you click Close on it; then run Task Manager to ensure that you’ve successfully quit it. If you still see the following Java(TM) Platform SE binary running in Apps section, you right click on it, then you launch End task option for it.

  2. For Windows 8 users, you may save and open up the following Control Panel on Desktop to quickly uninstall your Java 7 Update 11, for other end-users, please refer to this method to uninstall Java TM 6 Update 31 in your system!
  3. Clicking Uninstall a program, then you will see the following Java 7 Update 11 in Uninstall or change a program list. Then, for me, I would like to double click on it to start the express install option for it. For more regular users, you can also click or launch the Uninstall option on the table.

  4. Similar to the following steps I used to uninstall Java TM 6 Update 31, I click Yes on Programs and Features below.

  5. Then I answer Yes to the following UAC info box.
    • Program name: Java SE Runtime Envirionment 7 Update 11
    • Verified publisher: Oracle America, Inc.
    • Program location: Update 7.0.110 Oracle… C:\Windows\Installer\1eec92.msi

  6. Then I need to wait few minutes while my Windows automatically un-install my Java 7 Update 11.

  7. Then I save all my work and manually reboot my computer. And then I manually wipe out those Java remains to cleanlly remove the Java item. In event that you cannot follow the manual option below, please download and use this smart uninstaller program to entirely delete your Java program.

Encountered the annoying errors during the automatic update for the currently installed Java TM 6 Update 31 like the reported “The Java(TM) cannot be downloaded to your machine. You are located in an embargoed country.”, “Download failed: from=http://javadl[dot]sun[dot]com/webapps/download/GetFile/1.6.0_31-b79/windows-i586/jre1.6.0_31-c-l.msi, to=C:\Users\?????\AppData\LocalLow\Sun\Java\jre1.6.0_31\jre1.6.0_31-c-l.msi”, or the “Error 1723. There is problem with this Windows Installer package. A DLL required for this install to complete could not be run. Contact your support personnel or package vendor.”?

Hola, there! If you are banned from the automatic update for your currently installed Java application, you might use some good VPN software or change the current default proxy settings of Windows Internet Explorer to re-update your old version of Java. And to quickly resolve the jre1.6.0_31-c-l.msi issue, you may try to load your Windows in its Safe Mode, search for the above said "jre1.6.0_31-c-l.msi" application and then delete it using any admin accounts; or you refer to the below full tutorial to completely uninstall Java TM 6 Update 31 or another outdated version of java from your computer; then you download the newest edition of the official installer package to re-install the Java on your machine or server. And for the frequently posted “Error 1723″ related with Java’s automatic update, here, I also strongly recommended that you perform the full uninstall option for the corrupted/problematic/old Java device. Learn more useful instructions in my Knowledge Base (KB) below. Be lucky!

A Manual & Automatic Guide on How to Uninstall Java TM 6 Update 31 in Windows

Note If you were just unable to manually & completely discover and remove those junky files and registry entries of Java, please download this strongly recommended uninstaller program to guide you through the time-consuming deletion process of Java-related leftovers.

Troubleshooting Option ONE (Level, Typical/Average)

  1. Ensure that you’ve made yourself superuser / administrator on your computer. Save and then close any open personal files, application(s)/program(s) including the running web browser(s). Update the installed Anti-Virus program, scan your operation system in Safe Mode; clean the temporary data saved in system drive; finally you then can take a clean backup of the essential core of Windows, Registry Editor.

    2. Tip You can press the [Windows] key + the [R] key; then you type the below letters in “Run – Open:“, regedit; click OK on Run info box.

    Tip Then you need to select the Yes option from UAC you would see later on.

    Tip You then locate the Computer icon on left pane of Registry Editor, press the compose key on your keyboard, then you select the Collapse option from the menu you will see. You then right-click on the Computer again, scroll down and launch the Export option on the menu.

    Tip Name the new backup file of Registry Editor; select the All option for the Export range on left bottom of Export Registry File window.

  2. Now, you can follow me to uninstall Java TM 6 Update 31: you first click on the Start in left bottom of desktop -> scroll up your mouse, select the Settings or you direct select the Control Panel. Now, you go on to open up the Uninstall a program or Add or Remove Programs in it.
  3. Locate and launch the Java TM 6 Update 31 on the Uninstall or change a program or Currently Installed Programs list. For XP users, you may click the Uninstall button behind it to automatically uninstall Java TM 6 Update 31 from your computer.
    • Publisher: Oracle
    • Size: 95.1 MB
    • Version: 6.0.310
    • Help link: http://java[dot]com

  4. Click Yes on Programs and Features info box or, the Add or Remove Programs to automatically uninstall Java TM 6 Update 31.

  5. You then need to wait for the Windows Installer to prepare to remove the Java TM 6 Update 31 on your computer.

  6. When you see the Windows’ UAC, see the details below, you then select the Yes option from it.
    • Program name: Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment 6 Update 31
    • Verified publisher: Sun Microsystem, Inc.

  7. If you find that there were still Java-related application(s) running in background like the following Java Control Panel, you then need to save and close it/them first, then you click the Retry button on Java TM 6 Update 31 window again. See the below uninstall error while I try to automatically uninstall Java TM 6 Update 31.

  8. Save and then reboot your computer. If you have any problems uninstalling this old Java program, save and run the following uninstall tool on your computer.

Troubleshooting Option TWO (Level, Middle/Advanced)

NOTE Again, if you just cannot follow the steps below, please install this uninstall tool to forcibly uninstall Java TM 6 Update 31.

  1. Open up Windows Registry Editor again, locate the below registry key in it, [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall].
  2. Press the [Ctrl] key + the [F] key, type the below word, java, in it; hit the Find Next button on Find box.

  3. Scroll down or you can click the [U] key till you find this UninstallString in it; press the [Enter] key to open the Edit String. Copy or write down the below details for the Value data in it, [MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83216031FF}].

  4. Now, press the [Windows] key + the [R] key again, please type cmd in Open:. Then you hit the OK button on Run or you press the [ Enter] key.

  5. Type the following line in the Windows cmd.exe, [cd (blank here) c:\windows\system32]; hit [Enter].

  6. Paste the above [MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83216031FF}] in the cmd.exe. Press the [Enter] key.

  7. Select the Yes option from Windows Installer to uninstall Java TM 6 Update 31 on your computer. You may review the related steps above to perform automatic uninstall process of your Java program.

Then I need to manually clean Java-related leftover files and registry entries on Windows

Related Tips: How to Automatically Update My Old Java?

First, let’s review some typical errors related with Java’s update:

Then, if you performed the express installation option for the Java product, usually you would have Java installed in the system drive [C:\Programs Files] just like mine. Or you can also search your computer for Java files. See the below screenshot.

Enter the Java file folder >> jre6 (Note: Here, the number “6″ means the current VERSION of Java program on your device.) >> bin >> locate and run the javacpl application in it.

  1. To get the details on the currently installed version of Java, you click on the About… button on General – About section. You’ll then read the below information:
    • Title: Java™ 6 Standard Edition
    • Version 6 Update 31 (build 1.6.0_31-b05)
    • Copyright (c) 2012 Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Use is subject to license terms. For more information about Java technology and to explore great Java applications, visit http://www[dot]java[dot]com

  2. Then you click on the Update tab, ensure that you have enabled “Check for Updates Automatically” option for Update Notification; click Advanced… tab behind it, you can apply the Weekly option for the Frequency section; and then choose the preferred options for the Every and At in When section. Then you click OK on Automatic Update Advanced Settings. See the below detailed guide by Java.
    • The Java Update mechanism ensures you have the most updated version of the Java platform. The options below let you control how updates are obtained and applied.
    • Notify Me: Before downloading (recommended) / Before installing
    • Every xxx (The date here), Java Update will check for updates. An icon will appear in the system tray if an update is available. Move the cursor over the icon to see the status of the update. You will be notified before the update is downloaded.

  3. To keep your current Java up-to-date, you then click the Update Now.
  4. You may need to select Yes from UAC. See the related information below.
    • Program name: Java Auto Updater
    • Verified publisher: SUN Microsystems, Inc.
    • Program location: “C:\Program File\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jucheck.exe”

  5. Then you click the Install button on Java Update – Update Available, informing you “Java 7 Update 05 is ready to install. Installing Java 7 Update 05 will uninstall the latest Java 6 from your system. Click the Install button to update Java now. If you wish to update Java later, click the Later button.”. To get more info, you click on the blue More information… link.

  6. Close Java Control Panel. Then you click on the Install > button on Java Setup – Welcome wizard, telling you “Java provides safe and secure access to the world of amazing Java content. From business solutions to helpful utilities and entertainment Java makes your internet experiences come to life. Note: No personal information is gathered as part of our install process. Click here for more information on what we do collect. Click Install to accept the license agreement and install Java now.”.

  7. Wait minutes for the Java Setup – Progress to complete automatically.

  8. Finally, you click Close on Java Setup – Complete, telling “You have successfully installed Java. When Java updates are available, you will be prompted to download and install. We recommend you always you do so to ensure your system has latest performance and security improvements. See the instructions if you want to change this bebavior.”.

  9. Save and reboot your system; enter the above Java file folder, delete the old empty jre6 in it.

  10. Run the Java Control Panel, visit the About… option in General to ensure you have the most updated version of it installed on your computer or other device.

    11. Tip To get the detailed version information, you may run the javacpl.exe, Java Control Panel. Read more related details below.

If you are still having annoying issues relating to the updating current version of java, or to other potentially malicious spyware attack due to the rarely unused Java program, well, for more regular users, please take the following recommended method: you first save your personal settings of it; then you completely uninstall Java TM 6 Update 31; re-install its newest copy from Sun Microsystems only when you really need to run some Java-based platform(s) and/or other device(s)!

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