How to Upgrade the Java 1.4 Control Panel
- 1). Download a Java version higher than 1.4. You can choose from the most current version which is Java 6 or choose an earlier version such as Java 5.
- 2). Execute the Java upgrade installer.
- 3). Click "Start >Control Panel >Java." You will now have the newer version of the Java control panel. The version can be checked by clicking on the "About" button in the "'General" tab on the Java control panel.
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