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Java Critical Patch Update

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  • Lum
    Lum Posts: 6,460 Forumite
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    Oh, it's that time of the week already? :)
  • bod1467
    bod1467 Posts: 15,214 Forumite
    I've got Java UNinstalled ... not come across anything critical that needs it so far. :)
  • susannicola
    susannicola Posts: 77 Forumite
    i recieved this message last week when i was trying to pay a bill at Debenham it said i need to update immediatley, i did and it changed all my computer, i dont know much about computers and had to get my grandson to clear it seemly was a Trojan or something but it made my homepage to something completely different to my own
  • andrewjf
    andrewjf Posts: 285 Forumite
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    ooh that nasty Java's got a lot to answer for. Work of the Devil. oh yes. :p
  • kwikbreaks
    kwikbreaks Posts: 9,187 Forumite
    From memory java updates now come with optional additional software (OK garbage).

    If you actually bother to read the messages instead of gaily clicking yes to everything you can avoid installing stuff you don't want. This goes for lots of installers these days - many want to install the Ask toolbar for instance which may be what the java install is carrying.
  • zaax
    zaax Posts: 1,914 Forumite
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    You don't need Java.
    http://betanews.com/2012/09/03/you-dont-need-java/
    Do you want your money back, and a bit more, search for 'money claim online' - They don't like it up 'em Captain Mainwaring
  • corbyboy
    corbyboy Posts: 1,169 Forumite
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    I am another of those who has uninstalled Java. Never run into a situation where I couldn't do something because I don't have Java.
  • John_Gray
    John_Gray Posts: 5,847 Forumite
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    corbyboy wrote: »
    I am another of those who has uninstalled Java. Never run into a situation where I couldn't do something because I don't have Java.
    From this statement I can guess that you don't use LibreOffice or Open Office!
  • tronator
    tronator Posts: 2,859 Forumite
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    John_Gray wrote: »
    From this statement I can guess that you don't use LibreOffice or Open Office!

    What are the functions which require Java? Most people won't notice a difference without java.


    http://www.libreoffice.org/download/system-requirements/

    "For certain features of the software - but not most - Java is required. Java is notably required for Base."
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