Disable Java Notice

[iseeuu]

I just received this pop-up notice:



Does anyone know what is going on here?

Cheers!
Robert

 

[CarlTR6]

Did you just install this addon or update Firefox. I have gotten this before about other addons.

 

[Phone Man]

There is a new version of JRE 1.6.0_20 to fix a problem in the 19 version. Sometimes after you update that toolkit ver 19 will remain. On my system I deleted the Jave JRE 1.6.0_19 and then installed the new version 1.6.0_20. See this thread for information.

http://www.sevenforums.com/software/78384-java-19-problems.html

Jim

 

[iseeuu]

Did you just install this addon or update Firefox. I have gotten this before about other addons.

No, have been using this setup since I installed the retail home premium upgrade in January. FF is version 3.6. I allow the normal Java updates.

 

[CarlTR6]

I don't have that particular addon installed. I'll bet it is a Java update that has caused this.

 

[Corrine]

I believe that Java Deployment Toolkit showed up in January. It isn't an plug-in, but rather an extension. However, you do need to update Java. As Phone Man said, there is an updated version of Java to JRE 6u20 -- due to a serious security vulnerability.

 

[Phone Man]

If you have installed the Ver 20 java update, check the add-ons in FF to see if Ver 19 is still there. See my previous post.

Jim

 

[iseeuu]

I believe that Java Deployment Toolkit showed up in January. However, you do need to update Java. As Phone Man said, there is an updated version of Java to JRE 6u20 -- due to a serious security vulnerability.

Thanks Phone Man and Corrine, I'll do that now ...

 

[Corrine]

You are just too, too fast so probably didn't see my edit to add that the toolkit is a plug-in. (You can check that your Firefox plug-ins are up-to-date at Plugin Check)

 

[iseeuu]

OK, Java all updated. Don't know why it didn't auto update instead of displaying the notice. BTW, it was the Java "Plug-in", not the Java Console Add-on or JavaRE ...



What is the purpose of having 5 versions of Java Console in my FF Add-ons?

Cheers!
Robert

 

[CarlTR6]

Robert, I only have one. I uninstall previous Java updates before I install the new one.

 

[WindowsStar]

I just received this pop-up notice:

View attachment 68264

Does anyone know what is going on here?

Cheers!
Robert

Hey, looks like you have this fixed. However I have seen this before, typically it is because the plug-in is not compatible, due to some upgrade, JAVA, FF, another Plug-in etc. If you can upgrade it that is normally best. If not you may have to disable it. Just my 2 cents (or pence) after the fact.

 

[iseeuu]

Robert, I only have one. I uninstall previous Java updates before I install the new one.

Thanks Carl, I have 5 of those. So do I need to remove all but the most current JavaRE via Control Panel - Programs and Features?

I am showing Java 6 updates 7 and 20 ...

Cheers!
Robert

 

[CarlTR6]

Robert, I only have one. I uninstall previous Java updates before I install the new one.

Thanks Carl, I have 5 of those. So do I need to remove all but the most current JavaRE via Control Panel - Programs and Features?

I am showing Java 6 updates 7 and 20 ...

Cheers!
Robert

I uninstall each each older update via the Control Panel before I install the new one. I have never had old ones to remove after the new one was installed in Win 7. In XP, twice I uninstalled old ones after I had the latest installed with no problem. I ran FF on XP, too.

You can try it. The worst that could happen is you would have to uninstall Java, download and reinstall it. I would have no qualms about uninstalling them.

 

[Jacee]

Uninstall all old Java ... You don't need previously installed "vulnerable" Java running on your computer and taking up space.

Download JavaRa:
JavaRa is a simple tool that does a simple job: it removes old and redundant versions of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). Simply select "Check for Updates" or "Remove Older Version" to begin. JavaRa is free under the GNU GPL version two.
RaProducts - Products

 

[CarlTR6]

Uninstall all old Java ... You don't need previously installed "vulnerable" Java running on your computer and taking up space.

Download JavaRa:
JavaRa is a simple tool that does a simple job: it removes old and redundant versions of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). Simply select "Check for Updates" or "Remove Older Version" to begin. JavaRa is free under the GNU GPL version two.
RaProducts - Products

Thank you for that information on JavaRa

 

[Phone Man]

Yes you should remove all the old versions of Java. The new versions are inclusive and is all you require. In the past the update process would not uninstall the older versions. That was changed, if I remember correctly, around version 6u10 but not sure. After updating also check your browser add-ons to be sure they only have the new version. You can also check Control Panel, Java and see if that is also updated.

Jim

 

[Corrine]

It didn't auto-update because, although the update mechanism is improved, it is slow to provide update notice.

You shouldn't have 5 versions of Java Console -- only for SE 6u20. Any other versions should be disabled. (I've also disabled the Toolkit.) I suggest checking Add/Remove programs for any older versions of Java installed and run JavaRa as suggested (although it hasn't been updated since SE 6u15).

BTW, Adobe Acrobat also appears as though it should be updated. See Adobe - Security Bulletins: APSB10-09 - Security update available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat. Update here: Adobe - Acrobat : For Windows

 

[iseeuu]

It didn't auto-update because, although the update mechanism is improved, it is slow to provide update notice.

You shouldn't have 5 versions of Java Console -- only for SE 6u20. Any other versions should be disabled. (I've also disabled the Toolkit.) I suggest checking Add/Remove programs for any older versions of Java installed and run JavaRa as suggested (although it hasn't been updated since SE 6u15).

BTW, Adobe Acrobat also appears as though it should be updated. See Adobe - Security Bulletins: APSB10-09 - Security update available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat. Update here: Adobe - Acrobat : For Windows

Thank you for that Corrine ... I'll do that now.

Cheers!
Robert

 

[Corrine]

You're very welcome.

(@All: Beware of showing Jacee or me details of what is installed on your computer. We're likely to tell you that you need to update/uninstall something or another. :roflmao: )