**outdated Java Is Insecure**

pchelpman

Outdated Java is vulnerable to infections (especially Vundo infections) with a common thread of Java 1.4 installed.....if you have Sun Java prior to v. 1.5.0 you MUST update it.

Updating Java and Clearing Cache

1. Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on the Java Icon (coffee cup) in the Control Panel.
2. It will say "Java Plug-in" under the icon.
3. If it is not visible, click on 'Switch to Classic View' in the left pane of the Control Panel or 'Other Control Panel Options'
4. Please find the Update button or tab in the Java Control Panel. Update your Java then reboot.
5. If you are unable to update you can manually update by going here:
   http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

[*]After the reboot, go back into the Control Panel and double-click the Java Icon.
[*]Under the Advanced Tab, click <Applet> tag support and select the browser(s) you are using.
[*]Under Temporary Internet Files, click the Delete Files button.
[*]There are three options in the window to clear the cache - Leave ALL 3 Checked

Downloaded Applets
Downloaded Applications
Other Files

[*]Click OK on Delete Temporary Files Window
Note: This deletes ALL the Downloaded Applications and Applets from the CACHE.
[*]Click OK to leave the Java Control Panel.

Browntoa

wierd, mine is set for auto update but was version 1.4 ??

doing the update now but noticed during the install that you have to untick a box to stop it installing Googles Toolbar

LULUBELLE_2

Just checked mine - although it is set to 'Auto-update'.

I have the right version, Version 1.5.0 (build 1.5.0_06-b05).

Thanks for the message, anyway, PCH - always better to be safe than sorry and I wouldn't have checked it otherwise. :beer:

pchelpman

Thanks for bringing that up, BT. Hadn't thought of it before you mentioned it.

Browntoa

got in the habit of checking as stuff installs , that Yahoo toolbar hides evrywhere !!

pchelpman

Google's Toolbar isn't malicious, doesn't hide prior to install (there is a checkbox) and can be removed later easily.

This thread was to indicate the need to update Java. Tweak as you see fit!