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Install Earlier Versions - Java
Some software, especially when Java is first updated to a new version, does not immediately work with the latest Java update. You will need to uninstall the latest version and install an earlier version. 
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Uninstall Current Version       Install Earlier Version 

Before you begin, verify the version of Java that is installed on your computer. If it is latest version, you will need to uninstall it and install an earlier version. 

Uninstall Current Version

Step 1: Click the Start menu button and select Control Panel
Start, Control Panel

Step 2: Click Uninstall a program under Programs. You may need to be in Category view.
Uninstall a Program

Step 3: Type "Java" in the search bar in the top right corner. 
Search "Java"
Step 4: Select the most recent Java version in the list of programs, then click Uninstall
Select Java, Click Uninstall

Step 5: Click Yes to confirm. 
Click Yes

Step 6: If prompted, enter your username and password. 
Install Earlier Version

Click the link below for the appropriate operating system to download Java Version 7 Update 45. College-owned computers are Windows 32 bit. 

Windows 32 bit            Linux 32 bit            Mac OS X 
Windows 64 bit  Linux 64 bit   


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