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mbarnett5964
 

Java

Posted: Aug. 28

I hope I'm posting in the right place. What is Java, and do I need to install the latest? And do I need to uninstall the old Java?
Ed Tittel
Ed Tittel
Instructor
 

Re: Java

Posted: Aug. 31

Java is a runtime environment that supports client-side Web browser extensions written in the Java programming language. If you want to run Java applets in your browser (or Java applications on your PC) you must download and install the Java runtime environment (aka JRE). Visit http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp for more information.

FWIW, I run Java on all of my PCs, but then I use numerous Java-based Web extensions and even some Java applications.

HTH,
--Ed--
phyll1963
 

Re: Java

Posted: Sep. 30

My laptop has Vista 64 on it. It says there is a new Java update available. I haven't installed it yet, but suppose I should. I just don't like to install them if I'm not sure what they're for. I did install Internet Explorer 8. I have it on my desktop and like it. I have my windows updates installed automatically.
Phyll
Larold
 

Re: Java

Posted: Sep. 30

Hi phyll1963,
I would go ahead and take the Java updates. In addition to improved function they have been known to have security problems just like Microsoft and Adobe.
Ed Tittel
Ed Tittel
Instructor
 

Re: Java updates

Posted: Oct. 1

When the Java update tracker informs you that new updates are available, it's generally a good idea to download and install them. It is considered to be a "usually reliable source" for software updates and, in fact, the Secunia Personal Security Inspector recommends that you install this latest round of updates to remedy security issues with earlier releases, just as Larold observed in his post.

HTH,
--Ed--
phyll1963
 

Re: Java

Posted: Oct. 1

Thanks, You've both answered my questions. I will install them. Thanks. I'm learning so much from this class.
Phyll
phyll1963
 

Re: Java

Posted: Oct. 5

Another question on updates. I have my computers set for automatic updates. My laptop has installed most all automatically. Except one, a Malicious software removal tool x64. This one was not. It wants permission to do it. Why wouldn't it be automatic also. I would think if they're important they would be automatic too.
Phyll
Ed Tittel
Ed Tittel
Instructor
 

To Phyll: Malicious SW Tool

Posted: Oct. 6

Like some other updates, the Malicious SW Tool actually forces you to accept license terms before it will install. When that kind of thing happens, human interaction is perforce necessary. As to why MS does that with some updates, and not others, I'm sure only a lawyer could tell you for sure.

HTH,
--Ed--
phyll1963
 

Re: Java

Posted: Oct. 6

Thanks
Hadn't had that happen before and was curious. Can't be to careful these days.
Thanks
Phyll
Ed Tittel
Ed Tittel
Instructor
 

Re: Java

Posted: Oct. 7

Dear Phyll:

It doesn't happen terribly often for WU (Windows Update)--except for the malicious software tool, of which a new version is released monthly.

HTH,
--Ed--
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