Java 7 update - how can I roll back to Java 6?

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Java 7 update - how can I roll back to Java 6?

Hi
I use an online application that works using Java.
It worked fine, however with teh Java 7 release, I have found that it does not work.

Can anyone tell me if it is possible to roll back to Java 6 without reinstalling the OS?

Cheers
Glenn

iMac Intel Core 2 duo (20") 2.33ghz- 3GB RAM, 256vrm, Mac OS X (10.5.5), Also: iPhone 3G / 2.4ghz Macbook Pro 15.4" / iPod video 60gb / Apple TV / TC 1TB

Posted on Oct 3, 2008 3:39 AM

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BDAqua

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Oct 3, 2008 11:32 AM in response to Glenn Kelly1

Hi Glenn, have a look in your Utilities folder>Java, for Java Preferences app, I haven't got release 7, but it lets me choose which version of Java to use... reboot likely needed after a change though. 🙂

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Glenn Kelly1 Author

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Oct 7, 2008 3:56 AM in response to BDAqua

Hi - this wont work. Tried it. Its locked in to the new update on the Tiger Mac.

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BDAqua

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Oct 7, 2008 10:58 AM in response to Glenn Kelly1

Appears to be time for An Archive & Install, which gives you a new OS, but can preserve all your files, pics, music, settings, etc., as long as you have plenty of free disk space...

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107120

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Glenn Kelly1 Author

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Oct 8, 2008 10:02 AM in response to BDAqua

BD Aqua:
I have performed an Archive and install. Many thanks:

Performing an Archive and install will only overwrite the operating system and retains all user files and applications.

Upon reinstall, you will need to manually install the Java updates using Software Update.
You will need to install Java 4, 5 and 6 in sequence
Then download the other updates for the Mac OS to take it to 10.4.11 but ignore the Java 7 update.

Many thanks
Glenn

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BDAqua

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Oct 8, 2008 4:31 PM in response to Glenn Kelly1

Great news Glenn! 🙂

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