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Status of Java at Rutgers

Rutgers licenses Java Standard Edition (Java SE) for departments that need Java for vital applications. The university requests that free Java alternatives be used wherever possible. If Java is required, it is imperative that departments and units upgrade to the latest compatible versions on all computers and servers.

Additional information

Kace Removal

Here are instructions for using Kace to remove Java SE remotely.

Manual Removal

Oracle has instructions for manually removing Java SE from PCs.

Java FAQ

There’s no need to abandon Java in these free-use situations.