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This article describes the installation of WPCleaner with a computer running Ubuntu Desktop 12.04 and OpenJDK 6.


This installation has been done in the following conditions :

  • Operating system Ubuntu Desktop 12.04, up to date.
  • « OpenJDK Java 6 Runtime » and « IcedTea Java Web Start » installed through Ubuntu Software Center.
  • No other software installed.


To install WPCleaner :

  • Start Firefox.
  • In the address bar, input http://site4145.mutu.sivit.org/WikiCleaner/WikiCleaner.jnlp address, and validate.
  • A window is displayed asking what Firefox should do with the file. Check « Open with », select « IcedTea Java Web Start », then click on « OK ».
  • The installation automatically starts with Java Web Start.
  • After a few moments, a windows is displayed asking if you want to execute the application. Check the « Always trust contents coming from this editor » box, then click on « Execute ».
  • After a few moments, a window is displayed asking if you allow the creation of a desktop launcher. Click on « Allow ».
  • The installation finishes, an icon is created on the desktop.
  • WPCleaner automatically starts, the main window is displayed.
    File:WPCleaner - Login (en).png
  • An additional window may be displayed to know which is your main wiki.
    File:WPCleaner - Main Wikipedia (en).png