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FREE and/or Open Source Desktop Software! => Windows Repair and Systems Utilities => System Repair and Other Utilities => Windows Security => Topic started by: Software Santa on February 28, 2009, 09:50:39 PM
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JavaRa removes old and redundant versions of the Java Runtime Environment
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JavaRa is a simple tool that does a simple job: it removes old and redundant versions of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). Simply select "Check for Updates" or "Remove Older Version" to begin. JavaRa is free under the GNU GPL version two.
Java software in general and the Java JRE in particular allow you to run applications called 'applets' that are written in the Java programming language. You probably have Java JRE installed on your computer because these applets allow you to play online games, chat with people around the world, calculate your mortgage interest, view images in 3D, as well as many others.
Java and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Use
What JavaRa does is to check if your computer has the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE). If the version you have installed has been superseded by a newer version the program will download and install this newer version for you, by running Java's update program. JavaRa then allows you to remove all possible older versions of this program.
This will ensure that the security of your computer is enhanced and extra space on your hard disk is created.
Cleaning feature
In some instances Java Runtime Environment (JRE) will create logs or temporary files which are not needed in normal circumstances. These files take up space and can be safely removed. JavaRa does this tedious job for you with one click of a button.
Simply select the "Remove Useless Files" button once in a while to remove these old useless files.
http://raproducts.org/javara.html