How do I uninstall Java on my Mac?
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This article applies to: - Platform(s): macOS
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macOS Users: Improve the security of your computer by checking for an out-of-date version of Java and removing it by using the Java Uninstall Tool.
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Uninstall Oracle Java using the Terminal
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Note: To uninstall Java, you must have Administrator privileges and execute the remove command either as root or by using the
sudo
tool.![Mac Mac](/uploads/1/2/6/6/126631805/607222569.png)
Remove one directory and one file (a symlink), as follows:
- Click on the Finder icon located in your dock
- Click on Go in the Finder menu
- Click on Utilities
- Double-click on the Terminal icon
- In the Terminal window Copy and Paste the commands below:
sudo rm -fr /Library/Internet Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin
sudo rm -fr /Library/PreferencePanes/JavaControlPanel.prefPane
sudo rm -fr ~/Library/Application Support/Oracle/Java
/usr/bin
. This directory is part of the system software and any changes will be reset by Apple the next time you perform an update of the OS. Note: After successfully uninstalling Java, you may remove Java Deployment cache using these instructions.
Can I restore Apple Java 6 after uninstalling Oracle Java?
Yes, see the instructions on the Apple website Restore Apple Java 6. If you have JDK 7 or later versions installed on your system and you want to restore Apple Java 6, then those JDK versions need to be uninstalled first. See the instructions to Uninstall JDK.
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Uninstall JDK
To uninstall JDK 7 and later versions, you must have Administrator privileges and execute the remove command either as root or by using
sudo
. See the instructions to Uninstall JDK. You might also be interested in:
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