Do i need/have java?

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  1. gbu
    Posts : 144
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #1

    Do i need/have java?


    I was trying to instll a program a couple of weeks ago and it said i needed java installed in order to run and it.
    So i installed it but ws having problems and also decided that i could do with the program i was trying to run anyway.

    First off should i have it installed anyway?
    If not can i check to see if its installed?
    If i do then which version do i need?

    many thanks
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  2. Posts : 2,497
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
       #2

    It is best not to have Java installed unless you really it. There are some serious security issues with Java and it doesn't appear they will be going away anytime soon.
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  3. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #3

    If you have it, it will be listed in Contol Panel / Add Remove programs

    Get the latest version.

    I never install Java until it`s needed, like the program you tried to install asked you to install it.

    http://downloadzone.org/lp/java/MTY1...yMTBk/?kw=java

    https://www.java.com/en/
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  4. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #4

    Hi,
    What program needed Java ?
    It's usually just a way to get people to download viruses or malware... willingly
    http://securitygarden.blogspot.com/2013/01/java-zero-day-again-time-to.html
    I personally have removed Java and haven't seen the need for it and have never seen a program request me needing it to do anything as far as downloading a program,
    The browser benchmark asks for it but it's in no way manditory to have it installed,
    Cheers.

    Additional links,
    http://blogs.technet.com/b/mmpc/arch...a-applets.aspx
    http://securitygarden.blogspot.com/2...ty-update.html
    Last edited by ThrashZone; 15 Feb 2014 at 17:05. Reason: links
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  5. Posts : 9,600
    Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit
       #5

    I personally would avoid any program that required Java. There usually are other programs that will not require it. Java has been having ongoing security issues for some time now. Based on its history, I don't see those issues going away anytime soon, if ever.
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  6. Posts : 9,746
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit sp1
       #6

    I think Apache's Open Office requires Java for the database to work. I was trying to get accustomed to it but as I had long ago past experience using MS Office I uninstalled it & bought MS Office Pro instead.
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  7. Posts : 4,776
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #7

    Do you need Java


    You don't need it unless you need to use a program that requires it. Some websites you might want to visit could require you to have Java installed to work. Personally I only install it when needed then remove it afterwards. I haven't needed to install Java in months.

    Ways to check if Java is installed that I know of:

    Control Panel > Programs and Features

    If you have Firefox browser installed: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/plugincheck/

    Test Java from the Java website: https://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp

    Also see: https://panopticlick.eff.org/ (reports if Java is detected and a few other things).

    Removing (or installing) Java: http://singularlabs.com/software/javara/Or just install Java: https://www.java.com/en/


    [EDIT]: If you keep Java installed check out how to disable it in your browser.

    How to disable Java in your browser
    Last edited by Callender; 15 Feb 2014 at 17:53. Reason: correct link
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  8. Posts : 4,161
    Windows 7 Pro-x64
       #8

    You shouldn't need it for websites either. IE has a script processor built in. If a site wants more than that, I click on the "X". Way too many other sources for information. Or at least enough to be choosey. And only a few sites even get the privilege of using Flash.
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  9. Posts : 4,776
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #9

    Flash


    carwiz said:
    You shouldn't need it for websites either. IE has a script processor built in. If a site wants more than that, I click on the "X". Way too many other sources for information. Or at least enough to be choosey. And only a few sites even get the privilege of using Flash.
    Good advice. Personally I use a 64 bit browser with Plugins Click To Play Per Element enabled so that I choose not to allow flash for the entire page content. The 64 bit browser doesn't use JAVA. When I need Java I'll install it and use a 32 bit browswer on a temporary basis. Then I'll remove Java. Will also configure EMET for Java use as it seems likely that even the most up to date version is a security risk as far as unknown exploits are concerned.

    I also a “script interpreter” – executing a script requires both the script interpreter, which executes the script, and the script file itself to be trusted. The script interpreter will refuse to open any non-trusted file.
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  10. Posts : 1,606
    Windows `10 Professional 64bit
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    Ranger4 said:
    I think Apache's Open Office requires Java for the database to work. I was trying to get accustomed to it but as I had long ago past experience using MS Office I uninstalled it & bought MS Office Pro instead.
    Unless I'm wrong you need it to see the help file.

    I installed Java, read the help file and then uninstalled Java.

    Still use OpenOffice.:)
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