The following is posted on several antiSPYWARE forums :
"It is extremely important that all prior versions of Java be uninstalled. If not, you are a walking target for a major infection. The following procedure is strongly encouraged:
Please follow the steps to remove older version Java components
1. Close any open programs you may have running, especially your web browser
2. Click Start > Control Panel (Depending on your OS or configuration, you may have to click Start > Settings > Control Panel)
3. Open Add or Remove Programs (If you have Windows 98 or Windows 2000, open Add/Remove Programs)
4. Click once on any item listing Java Runtime Environment in the name. (Not every version of Java will begin with "Java" so be sure to read each entry in the list)
5. Click the Remove or Change/Remove button
6. Follow steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary to remove all versions of Java
7. Reboot your PC once all Java components have been removed
8. Proceed with reinstalling Java by going to
http://www.java.com/en/ and install the latest version from the website "
