Java Update Available

I'm new to a pc. I've always used a mac. My husband got a pc laptop and now I'm trying to learn it.

Can you tell me what Java is.

Also, everytime we turn on the computer we get this message....
Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to your computer?

Program name: Java Auto Updater
Verified Publisher: Sun microsystems, Inc.
File Origin: hard drive on the computer

So do I need to do this?????????????????
Thank you

cindel said:

I'm new to a pc. I've always used a mac. My husband got a pc laptop and now I'm trying to learn it.

Can you tell me what Java is.

Also, everytime we turn on the computer we get this message....
Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to your computer?

Program name: Java Auto Updater
Verified Publisher: Sun microsystems, Inc.
File Origin: hard drive on the computer

So do I need to do this?????????????????
Thank you

Hello cindel & welcome...

Please refer to the links below.Then you should have an idea of what it is about.

Java (programming language) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Java Sun Microsystems - still necessary to have on Vista/ Win 7?? [Archive] - .com

What is Java and why do I need it?

java.com: Java + You

Which Java download should I choose for my 64-bit Windows operating system?

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/index.html

I've been javaless for about 2yrs with no issues at all. The only website that I can't use is Secunia, that's it.