Will Java slow down my computer?

Question

When I check out my Java settings, through the Control Panel, I saw that I had four versions that were all enabled. They were 1.6.0_23, 1.6.0_07, 1.6.0_06, and 1.5.0_06. Once again, all of them were enabled.

Will this slow down my computer ? Also, any tips on how to make Java run faster?

Answer 1

It's almost certain that you really only have one version installed, and the control panel is wrong. To make sure, you could try to uninstall all of them (starting with the newest), and once you're done - whether or not they were really all there in the first place - you could then restart your PC, then download and install the latest Java from here:

https://cds.sun.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/CDS-CDS_Developer-Site/en_US/-/USD/ViewProductDetail-Start?ProductRef=jre-6u23-oth-JPR@CDS-CDS_Developer



As far as whether having one or more versions of Java installed will slow down your computer, the answer is no - that's because Java isn't used most of the time and only a few programs and web sites ever use it, and only while those programs are running.



Finally, the only way to make it run faster is to get a faster computer. :-)

Answer 2

Java will not slow down your computer because it only activates the one that you only need for that application. There is no way to speed java up however you can try and set things to a lower resolution so that you get a faster download of that content, but if you are having problems in the first place with java then you should seriously upgrade to a new computer.

Answer 3

Yes. It will also open you up to security vulnerabilities.



I have been hit by 3 viruses in my life. All 3 got on my computer using a vulnerability in the JRE. I'd like to think by now they would have learned from their mistakes and stop pushing out updates with more serious vulnerabilities, maybe learn to type check their variables and other really basic security stuff, but that's simply not the case.



That being said. If you're really careful you generally won't get many viruses with a JRE on your computer.



The reason java will slow down your computer is that it will download updates. That being said, you want it to download updates, because that's how they fix vulnerabilities that are actively being exploited to do bad things to people.



A lot of fanbois that don't live in reality and are indoctrinated to love java despite its terrible flaws will say I don't know what I'm talking about. Google "Java Vulnerabilities 2010" and see for yourself.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Download Java 1.6.0_23

Answer 7

Having numerous applications automatically running at start up and allocating memory, network, and processor resources is never an efficient use of hardware. Uninstall all of those other versions and then go to sun Microsystem's java web site. Download the latest version. Then install it. http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp This will also enhance your security.

Answer 8

Obviously it will. Best part to make it run faster is to download software like reginout. Good for Java and your system.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

yes,slow down my computer.

Answer 11

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Answer 12

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