Why do I need Java?


  1. Posts : 6,349
    Windows7 Pro 64bit SP-1; Windows XP Pro 32bit
       #1

    Why do I need Java?


    I was reading a thread in the Security forum.
    Someone found a virus or similar in the Java temp files.

    One person replied to make sure to have the latest updated version.

    So I went looking for my version. I don't have a version.
    I don't have Java installed.

    I had it on my old HP with XP Pro it was already installed. I kept it updated for five years but never new what it was for.

    I still don't!
    I've been running Win7 for over a month and still have never been prompted I need it.
    Java seems a bit useless so far.

    Some insight to the usefulness of this software would be appreciated.
    Why or why not install?

    Mike
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    Welcome Mike
    I will allow Java to answer for me. I think that this page is very imformative
    What is Java and why do I need it?
    http://java.com/en/java_in_action/
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  3. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #3

    Hello.





    You only need it if you need it, if nothing prompts you to install it, no programs/apps or games I wouldn't add it.
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  4. Posts : 6,349
    Windows7 Pro 64bit SP-1; Windows XP Pro 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    richc46

    Read the article.

    Barefoot

    Good idea. When and if I need it then I'll install it.
    I wanted to be sure it wasn't an absolute necessity.

    Thanks guys.
    Mike
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  5. Posts : 1,113
    windows 7 professional & ultimate 64bit laptops
       #5

    Bare Foot Kid said:
    Hello.





    You only need it if you need it, if nothing prompts you to install it, no programs/apps or games I wouldn't add it.

    amen
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  6. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #6

    Yep, if you needed it, you'd have it. I normally don't bother installing it unless I get prompted to do so.
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  7. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #7

    In simple terms: Jave is an object oriented language that translates into platform independent code. It does, however, require a runtime environment taylored to the platform (e.g. Windows or Linux) that can interpret that code. If you want to run a program that was written in Jave, you will need that runtime environment - else it cannot run.
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  8. Posts : 1
    Win 7 32bit
       #8

    Java is needed to play games online or run some java applets which provide a particular functionality to a website or page....some desktop programs also make use of java virtual machine to run properly.

    It definitely is a security threat if you're not aware...I'll suggest you keep the java on the system but keep it disabled in your browser. You can always enable it in case a need arises....

    You may use preferences toolbar for firefox to disable java javascripts...flash on the fly. Its' a great addon.
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