Java Update Warning

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Java Update Warning Jul 20, 2022 0:07:04 GMT

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Post by BuckSkin on Jul 20, 2022 0:07:04 GMT

I just came in and found this on my screen.

I have never had such a warning to show up before.

If I click "Okay" or "X", are those actually the commit buttons that will turn some monster loose in my system ?

That silly steaming cup and saucer icon is displaying on the TaskBar.

For years and years, I have read all kinds of horror stories about Java and how it is a Trojan Horse for all sorts of malware; but then, almost anything one goes to do requires Java --- what to do --- what to do.

If this even is a legitimate Windows warning, they are always so stingy with their explanations --- does "Okay" mean "Okay, run the file" --- or, does it mean "Okay, thanks for letting me know and send this file to the dungeon" ?

I am ever-watchful to not allow any program to automatically update which is why this is somewhat of a mystery to me.

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I still have trouble remembering that it doesn't cost anything to take thousands of pictures; it just almost seems impossible to be true.

Tpgettys Administrator Posts: 3,946 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Java Update Warning Jul 20, 2022 1:55:58 GMT BuckSkin likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tpgettys on Jul 20, 2022 1:55:58 GMT That is the name of an update to the java runtime engine (jre) that was just released today I believe, but it should have a valid signature. You can learn more HERE I wish I could be more helpful...
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BuckSkin Senior Contributor Posts: 3,868	Java Update Warning Jul 20, 2022 3:16:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BuckSkin on Jul 20, 2022 3:16:22 GMT Jul 20, 2022 1:55:58 GMT Tpgettys said: I wish I could be more helpful... You have helped plenty. Do you think I will be okay to just X it away ?
	Elements 7 ~~~ 64-bit Windows 7 On a poverty-level Kentucky budget, a 24-exposure roll of film would have two Christmases and a summer vacation on it and we might have to wait another six months before being able to afford developing the film. I still have trouble remembering that it doesn't cost anything to take thousands of pictures; it just almost seems impossible to be true.

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Java Update Warning Jul 21, 2022 2:25:40 GMT BuckSkin likes this

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Post by Andy on Jul 21, 2022 2:25:40 GMT

If you are unsure, I recommend going directly to the java.com site where you can download the latest version.

Java can have vulnerabilities which is why you want to keep it updated. I find there is less and less need to have the Java client installed, so if you aren't sure you need it, I would uninstall it. Then if you try to run an app that needs it, you can put it back.

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