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JAVA WHAT IS IT FOR!

Postby patricia » Wed Jun 21, 2017 9:34 am

I keep being asked to update Java. However I have no idea what it is for. Is it the same as Adope! If not can I get rid of it as it is very annoying all these requests to update!
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Re: JAVA WHAT IS IT FOR!

Postby Enrique » Wed Jun 21, 2017 9:49 am

Hi patricia,
Unfortunately some sites still require Java............until recently some Spanish Government sites required it.

"Java is a programming language that developers use to create applications on your computer. Chances are you've downloaded a program that required the Java runtime, and so you probably have it installed it on your system. Java also has a web plug-in that allows you to run these apps in your browser"

I don't have Java install on this system and not had any requests to have Java Runtime installed.

Uninstall Java and see how you get on...not a big deal if you have to get it back.
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Re: JAVA WHAT IS IT FOR!

Postby costakid » Wed Jun 21, 2017 9:56 am

Personally I would do the upgrade keep it . Its free and doesn't take up a great deal of space. Once you have upgraded the messages will go until there is another

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Re: JAVA WHAT IS IT FOR!

Postby patricia » Wed Jun 21, 2017 10:04 am

Well I just wonder if it takes up run process etc when I start up which in my case is quite a lot 83% at the moment!
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Re: JAVA WHAT IS IT FOR!

Postby markwilding » Wed Jun 21, 2017 10:35 am

It's important to update as it might be for security reasons. If you uninstall it, you might find some programs or Apps will stop working.

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Re: JAVA WHAT IS IT FOR!

Postby firsttango » Wed Jun 21, 2017 10:44 am

Due to all the security issues associated with Java I dumped it over 2 years ago and have never had any prompts that I needed it since.
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Re: JAVA WHAT IS IT FOR!

Postby Flexo » Wed Jun 21, 2017 2:06 pm

Unless you use it you shouldn't have it activated in your browser. It is a clear security risk, if you don't keep it updated all the time you are asking for trouble.

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Re: JAVA WHAT IS IT FOR!

Postby patricia » Thu Jun 22, 2017 1:59 pm

OK I will delete it then.

Thank you for your comments gentlemen! :thumbup:
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Re: JAVA WHAT IS IT FOR!

Postby Miro » Sat Jun 24, 2017 5:59 am

Many official Spanish websites (govt., banks) seem to me to have serious security flaws.
Recently I tried making an online payment to Tráfico, but couldn't because I just continuously got a message asking me to update Java (which they shouldn't be still using anyway). Even uninstalling and reinstalling Java wouldn't fix it, so I had to make the payment at the bank and then go to Tráfico. When I mentioned the problem, they just shrugged and acknowledged that it didn't work! :roll:
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Re: JAVA WHAT IS IT FOR!

Postby elusive » Sat Jun 24, 2017 12:50 pm

Personally i wouldnt use any online banking type stuff here as considering how manana everything is i dont trust them to be upto date with such things

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Re: JAVA WHAT IS IT FOR!

Postby Miro » Sat Jun 24, 2017 1:48 pm

I always tried to avoid online transactions for the same reason, but it was for €8,30 and I was trying to avoid three trips to Málaga and all the hassle.

Solbank's website has a major security flaw: when you log out, simply hitting your browser back button will take you right back to your full account details, balance etc. If you try doing anything else you have to log in again, but you wouldn't want to forget to erase your history if using a public computer (which you should never do for online banking of course, but even so....)
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Re: JAVA WHAT IS IT FOR!

Postby Enrique » Sat Jun 24, 2017 3:03 pm

Hi Miro,
You should at least use the New private Window (Firefox) or Incognito (Google Chrome).........other Browsers have similar.

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/pr ... ut-history

https://support.google.com/chrome/answe ... ktop&hl=en
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Re: JAVA WHAT IS IT FOR!

Postby Miro » Sat Jun 24, 2017 3:15 pm

Best just to avoid Spanish websites!
(And banks, govt. departments etc etc...!)
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Re: JAVA WHAT IS IT FOR!

Postby chrissiehope » Sat Jun 24, 2017 10:10 pm

When you live in UK, online facilities, however frustrating ( & many are !) are a godsend - I can pay contractors, electricity, hacienda etc without having to physically be there :-) How much longer I will be able to do the Hacienda side of things will depend on whether I can get my digital sig &/or Cl@vePIN sorted.... ;-)
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Re: JAVA WHAT IS IT FOR!

Postby patricia » Sun Jun 25, 2017 1:29 pm

Enrique wrote:Hi Miro,
You should at least use the New private Window (Firefox) or Incognito (Google Chrome).........other Browsers have similar.

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/pr ... ut-history

https://support.google.com/chrome/answe ... ktop&hl=en

Hello Enrique,

Is that to use your banking facilties! I didnt realise that if so I will use the private window in future.

I deleted Java and nothing serious - so far! - has happened! The computer hasnt blown up - yet! :thumbup:
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Re: JAVA WHAT IS IT FOR!

Postby Enrique » Sun Jun 25, 2017 2:09 pm

Hi patricia,

"Is that to use your banking faculties! I didn't realise that if so I will use the private window in future"......Yes,

and always type the URL in full and not click on a link in an email purporting to come from your Bank.
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Re: JAVA WHAT IS IT FOR!

Postby patricia » Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:30 am

What is URL!

No I never open emails sent to me by the bank or any bank come to that!

Thanks for that advice though Enrique!
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Re: JAVA WHAT IS IT FOR!

Postby Paulinmalaga » Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:50 am

patricia wrote:
What is URL!
https://www.google.co.uk/?gws_rd=ssl#q=url
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