[evilfantasy]

Time to update again.

Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE)

JRE 6 Update 12

This release provides a new Java Plug-in that combines features of applet and Java Web Start technologies, a new Direct3D pipeline for Microsoft platforms, an updated documentation bundle. Learn more

[Glaswegian]

Thanks - these updates seem to be more and more frequent...

[serverguy]

Why can't they just make it auto update??? They push updates out so often.

[evilfantasy]

I think this update was due to the 64-bit plug in.

The transition to a 64-bit world continues. Sun Releases 64-bit Java Plug-In

Maybe now we can get back to one, maybe two updates a year like it used to be.

[cousinjack]

Forgive me for being a computer numpty but is this update important. I have this java thingy, so i should update it, yes ?

[evilfantasy]

Yes it's important. New versions include security patches.

After installing it use JavaRa to completely remove all older versions.

Download JavaRa

• Unzip the file and open the JavaRa.exe
• Click Remove Older Versions
• JavaRa will search for and remove any outdated version of Java and remove any that are found.
• Click Additional Tasks
• Place a check next to Remove Useless JRE Files and click Go
• Exit JavaRa
• Delete the JavaRa files from the Desktop

[cousinjack]

Thanks for the advice.

[Bubba]

Thanks for the update on the update lol. BTW I thought they released a new JavaRa each time there was a Java update..........

[evilfantasy]

Haven't seen talk of a new one yet. Since the new Java builds are removing the prior version they might not need to update it too many more times.