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Post by pierre on Aug 5, 2014 15:17:57 GMT
I keep being invited to update Java by something purporteing to be "Secure.15.PN.installer.com.
It comes in standard form with the "run" and "save" boxes.I use the Decline and Cancel options but it keeps returning.Avast sometimes blocks it as a "threat detected"
For my piece of mind I did go to the Java website and updated to java7 update 65 published by Oracle.Avast scans and mbam scans seem not to detect anything
Should I be worried ?
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Post by Ratae on Aug 5, 2014 15:29:58 GMT
I keep being invited to update Java by something purporteing to be "Secure.15.PN.installer.com. It comes in standard form with the "run" and "save" boxes.I use the Decline and Cancel options but it keeps returning.Avast sometimes blocks it as a "threat detected" For my piece of mind I did go to the Java website and updated to java7 update 65 published by Oracle.Avast scans and mbam scans seem not to detect anything Should I be worried ? I've been getting a Java update message too, actually your post Pete has just reminded me about it, i'll take a look! Ok...updated. Java 8 update 11. Auto installed from the Java website, just unticked the 'Ask' bollox and my old Java was removed prior to the new one being installed. My little Scottie dog woofed away in the taskbar to warn me about the old Java removal. Good dog, I'll give him a nice pat on the head!  |
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Post by pierre on Aug 5, 2014 15:59:23 GMT
Dave.Is Java 8 to do with the OS system--Windows 8 ? Coz mine is Java 7 ergo my OS is windows7
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Post by Ratae on Aug 5, 2014 16:05:48 GMT
Dave.Is Java 8 to do with the OS system--Windows 8 ? Coz mine is Java 7 ergo my OS is windows7 I'm using W7 Pete.........I wouldn't go anywhere near W8! I have Java set to check for updates automatically, but to notify me before downloading, Go to Java in your control panel, and click on the 'update' tab. |
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Post by uncleub on Aug 5, 2014 16:09:59 GMT
Java now is very seldom needed.I binned the lot in ages ago as did many others(Spitfire springs to mind).There always seems to be security risks with it.
Hardly any websites require Java now,do yourself a favour Pierre and remove it.You can always re install later if any of the websites you use require it
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Post by pierre on Aug 5, 2014 16:20:06 GMT
I take your point,Phil.My biggest problem is not the real Java,it is the rogue one trying to tempt me to download.
It has a habit of interupting me at times when I am doing something important !Romoving the "REAL" Java won't help
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Post by fletch on Aug 5, 2014 16:28:07 GMT
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Post by Anne on Aug 6, 2014 7:22:41 GMT
I din't know Java wasn't really needed now, you learn something every day
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Post by Geoff on Aug 6, 2014 7:27:59 GMT
I have not used it since security vulnerabilities were discovered with Java last year.
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Post by jal on Aug 6, 2014 8:06:24 GMT
Nor have I, it's still there on the system but disabled.
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Post by pierre on Aug 6, 2014 14:55:43 GMT
Thanks Mar---sorry---Fletch.Been there and done that.Hope it works.
Some of these downloads are confusing.I managed to get the wrong one at my first go.Wanted money so I scarpered
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Post by alanrwood on Aug 6, 2014 17:47:04 GMT
I din't know Java wasn't really needed now, you learn something every day You do need Java for some programs so it depends on what you have installed. Some programs are written in Java. Latest version is 7.67. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2014 17:53:23 GMT
Like others have already said, I ditched Java some time ago after Spit's helpful comments and info.
Since removing it from both desktop and laptop I haven't (yet) come up against anything that needs it.
Also, Peter, if you don't have it on your system and suddenly get prompted to update it, you know there's something fishy and to avoid it.
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Post by arch on Aug 6, 2014 17:58:14 GMT
Yes I also got rid and haven't been flagged since for its need.
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Post by Anne on Aug 6, 2014 17:59:37 GMT
well I think I will dispose of it, and presumably if I come across something that definitely needs it I will be prompted to install it
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