Any way to detect Java apps/dependencies?

[GrouchyHermit]

Howdy,

Before I remove Java completely for security reasons, I would like to find out if anything needs it. Is there a way to detect Java applications/dependencies besides removing Java completely? Removing it isn't practical because I am unable (unwilling) to test every application on multiple machines.

- Windows 7 Pro

Thanks for any advice that you might offer.

GH

 

[x BlueRobot]

How To Disable Java In Google Chrome » TechLogon Technology News | Tech News Help And Tutorials

Try this link if you are using Google Chrome, will find a link for Firefox and Internet Explorer

It explains how to disable Java, so you will only need to enable Java when you need to, most browsers give you a notification if the Java plugin is required.

Hope this helps,

Harry

 

[x BlueRobot]

How To Disable Java In Firefox » TechLogon Technology News | Tech News Help And Tutorials

How To Disable Java In IE » TechLogon Technology News | Tech News Help And Tutorials

Here are the other links

 

[GrouchyHermit]

I actually want to uninstall Java completely, not just disable it in the browser, but I would like to make sure that it isn't needed. Thanks for your input.

 

[x BlueRobot]

What applications are you looking to run?

 

[GrouchyHermit]

What applications are you looking to run?

I don't want to run any Java applications if it can be avoided. The problem is that there might be Java apps installed that I am unaware of and I don't want to screw other users by uninstalling it.

 

[x BlueRobot]

Could you provide a screenshot of the installed programs?

 

[GrouchyHermit]

Nope, no screen shots since there are several computers. I guess I'll just uninstall Java and see if anyone complains but I hate doing it that way. I was hoping that there would be a way to search for Java apps so I could try to avoid disrupting the workflow of the users.

 

[x BlueRobot]

Yeah I guess so, and then install Java for those users specifically, not many applications and webpages require Java anyway.

Sorry I could not provide any help,

Harry

 

[GrouchyHermit]

Sorry I could not provide any help,

Thanks for trying!

 

[Layback Bear]

If I remember correctly their are several Office programs that use Java. Just test on one computer. Remove Java and see if everything works as you want it to. If they don't; install Java back on the computer. I understand your security concern with Java. I have no Java on my computer at this time but the programs I use are most likely not the same programs you use.

 

[GrouchyHermit]

I'll just take the plunge and remove Java and wait for the fallout. I'd rather get chewed out for doing that instead of for being lax on security.