Java Console query

abibee

Opening Firefox after installing the latest version of Java, I saw in the Add-on's window which opened, that I have umpteen versions of Java Console. I was wondering, is it ok to disable or uninstall all but the latest version?

santer_2

You should uninstall all but the latest version as it is a security risk to have outdated versions

abibee

Thanks.

I do recall that you had to manually remove older versions of Java from 'Add/Remove Progs', but I wasn't aware of this Firefox add-on until now.

santer_2

I have only been able to disable them in Firefox

Should I remove older versions of Java?

We highly recommend users remove all older versions of Java from your system.
Keeping old and unsupported versions of Java on your system presents a serious security risk.
Removing older versions of Java from your system ensures that Java applications will run with the most up-to-date security and performance improvements on your system.

http://www.java.com/en/download/faq/remove_olderversions.xml

spud17

santer wrote: »

I have only been able to disable them in Firefox

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Don't open Firefox from any shortcuts, open it from your start menu by right clicking and choosing 'Run as Administrator'.

The previously greyed out 'un-install' entries will be available.