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Folks - I am facing challenges while trying to uninstall JDK from my MAC (macOS High Sierra Version 10.13.4 - 17E199). I have two JDK instances installed and I want to uninstall both of them.
I am following the steps listed on this page: https://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/technotes/guides/install/mac_jdk.html
I am trying to run this command in the /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines directory which throws an error that I do not have the permission.
rm -rf jdk1.8.0_06.jdk I am the administrator of the machine and am not sure what more permission do I need. I have made attempts as the admistrator and as the root user with no success.
Please share your thoughts on this.
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From the Windows Control Panel: Click Programs and Features. Select Java Card Development Kit from the list of programs. Click Uninstall and then Finish.
JDK uninstallation process: Copy and paste cd /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines and press Enter to open it. Type in ls and press Enter to see the contents of the directory. If you see a jdk file, use the rm prompt to delete it. Type in sudo rm -rf jdk1 and press the Tab key to complete the command.
In macOS, the JDK installation path is /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk-10. jdk/Contents/Home . The root directory of the JDK software installation. This directory also contains copyright, README, and src.
Locate and click on “Extensions” and go to “Preference Panes.” Find Java in the list, select it, and click “Remove.” Now, you've easily removed Java and its extensions from your Mac.
From the official Oracle manual.
Navigate to
/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachinesand remove the directory whose name matches the following format:/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdkmajor.minor.macro[_update].jdkFor example, to uninstall 8u6:
%rm -rf jdk1.8.0_06.jdkDo not attempt to uninstall Java by removing the Java tools from
/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.
To remove system files you need to add sudo before rm -rf command.
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