Windows – How to completely remove an old installation of java

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I had an old installation of Java on my computer in the directory:

C:\programs\java\jdk7

and another one in

C:\Program Files
(x86)\Java\jre7

When I was cleaning my computer I deleted these folders (instead of using the java uninstaller) and now if I remove all current versions of java (I have the 1.8 JDK+JRE) and try to run java -version I get an error stating that:

Error: could not open C:\Program Files
(x86)\Java\jre7\lib\i386\jvm.cfg'

or if I try to run a clojure program using Leiningen I get another error complaining about the missing

C:\programs\java\jdk7

folder.

I tried to run the official Oracle java uninstaller but it did not find any leftovers. I checked the registry for keys and the environmental variables but there is no reference to these installations either. How can I remove these references to non-extistent java versions on my computer?

Best Answer

How do I completely remove an old installation of java?

Please try JavaRa:

JavaRa is an effective way to deploy, update and remove the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). It can assist in repairing or removing Java when other methods fail.

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Its most significant feature is the JRE Removal tool; which forcibly deletes files, directories and registry keys associated with the JRE.

Disclaimer

I am not affiliated with JavaRa in any way, I am just an end user of the software.

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