Java

[Zap]

get updates every so often. This program doesn't ask for upgrades with a ($ purchase price). probably why I blindly update it every time. But is this program necessary for todays computer?

[PipFromSlitherine]

If you have anything which needs the Java desktop runtime then you'll of course need to keep it around, otherwise I would uninstall it. Either way it is recommended to disable Java entirely in your browsers. Note that Java and Javascript are not the same thing (helpfully...).

Cheers

Pip

[Aurelian]

ORIGINAL: Zap

get updates every so often. This program doesn't ask for upgrades with a ($ purchase price). probably why I blindly update it every time. But is this program necessary for todays computer?

Some programs/games require it IIRC

[Zorch]

When you disable java in your browser, you are only disabling java plugins on web pages. This does not affect the java language executables that games use. Unless I'm wrong.

[Zap]

Okay, I'll ask a dumb question. That's my job. Do I disable Java in the browser while the browser is enabled or can I do it without connecting to the internet. And where do I find the disable button(or whatever)?

[Zorch]

How to disable java depends which browser you're using. Try google for help.
Yes, i believe you have to start the browser.

[Gilmer]

Also, make sure you uncheck McAfee unless you want it. Which many do not.

[Qwixt]

The only reason you need java these days is if you run programs that use it. I think some games like Minecraft use it. If you do not know any app that needs it to run, then just uninstall.

[GaryChildress]

Why is it better to uninstall Java? Is it because of saving memory space?

[chemkid]

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[Zap]

Thanks very much Chemkid. Also good to know about Tracker WITP-AE needing Java.

[TulliusDetritus]

ORIGINAL: Zap

Thanks very much Chemkid. Also good to know about Tracker WITP-AE needing Java.

It does (I'm using it). But not any Java. v.6 IIRC. v. 8 will not work. Unless they fixed it.

[chemkid]

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[Kuokkanen]

ORIGINAL: Aurelian

ORIGINAL: Zap

get updates every so often. This program doesn't ask for upgrades with a ($ purchase price). probably why I blindly update it every time. But is this program necessary for todays computer?

Some programs/games require it IIRC

Yes:
MegaMek
MekWars
Minecraft

[Zorch]

Please read this ---> http://phys.org/news/2016-10-anonymous- ... kmuch.html

'You are less anonymous on the web than you think—much less'

[Gilmer]

Sorry. I was thinking of Adobe.

[chemkid]

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