Java?

[Pat]

I've had Windows XP for a long time. Recently I am receiving popups saying
Java Updates are available to download and there is a Java icon in my tray.
This is the first I've heard of Java, don't know what it is nor if I need it.
However, I see in Add-Remove Programs it is listed "Java 2 Runtime
Environment SEv1.4.2-03" so guess I've had it all along and was unaware of
its existence. My question...is your advice that I get the downloads or,
alternatively, delete the Java Program. Many thanks.
(If I understood its function I could make an intelligent choice myself.)

 

[Jerry]

Java is valid software. Updating is fine. Google Java and you'll get plenty
of info.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Follow these instructions, Pat:
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general/msg/fa98ab4e6b6baa0c

 

[David H. Lipman]

From: "Pat" <[email protected]>

| I've had Windows XP for a long time. Recently I am receiving popups saying
| Java Updates are available to download and there is a Java icon in my tray.
| This is the first I've heard of Java, don't know what it is nor if I need it.
| However, I see in Add-Remove Programs it is listed "Java 2 Runtime
| Environment SEv1.4.2-03" so guess I've had it all along and was unaware of
| its existence. My question...is your advice that I get the downloads or,
| alternatively, delete the Java Program. Many thanks.
| (If I understood its function I could make an intelligent choice myself.)



If you are using any version of Sun Java that is prior to JRE Version 6.0,
then you are strongly urged to remove any/all versions.
There are numerous vulnerabilities in them and they are actively being exploited.

It is highly suggested that you update to the latest version which is Sun Java JRE/JSE
Version 6.0 update 4 (jre 6u4)

Simple check, look under...
C:\Program Files\Java

The only folder under that folder should be the latest version.

Such as...
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_04

http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

FYI:
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102557-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102622-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102648-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102729-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102732-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102760-1

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I've had Windows XP for a long time. Recently I am receiving popups saying
Java Updates are available to download and there is a Java icon in my tray.
This is the first I've heard of Java, don't know what it is nor if I need it.
However, I see in Add-Remove Programs it is listed "Java 2 Runtime
Environment SEv1.4.2-03" so guess I've had it all along and was unaware of
its existence. My question...is your advice that I get the downloads or,
alternatively, delete the Java Program. Many thanks.
(If I understood its function I could make an intelligent choice myself.)

Well, you'll certainly want to remove the JRE 1.4.2_03, which is
well-known for its security flaws, even if you don't need any other Jave
Runtime installed.


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safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

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The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

If you are using any version of Sun Java that is prior to JRE Version 6.0,
then you are strongly urged to remove any/all versions.
There are numerous vulnerabilities in them and they are actively being
exploited.

It is highly suggested that you update to the latest version which is Sun
Java JRE/JSE Version 6.0 update 4 (jre 6u4)

Simple check, look under...
C:\Program Files\Java

The only folder under that folder should be the latest version.

Such as...
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_04

http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp ...

v1.6.0_04 /still/ isn't available via
http://www.java.com:80/en/download/manual.jsp

 

[Doug W.]

v1.6.0_04 /still/ isn't available via
http://www.java.com:80/en/download/manual.jsp

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FYI...I downloaded v1.6.0_04 on Friday from Sun.com...works
fine.
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Doug W.
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