Java 8.0 update via FileHippo

Broadwood

Is anyone else having problems with the Java 8.0 update via FileHippo? I can download it but can't get the update to run.

When I check for updates via Java Control Panel it says I have the latest available which is version 7 update 51.

aerostar

Why are you downloading from a site other than the Java official site ?

Java should only be downloaded from https://www.java.com/en/download/


You may well have download malware !!! suggest you do a complete anti-virus scan and a MalwareBytes scan as you may have compromised your computer !!!!!

John_Gray

Additionally to aerostar's comments, are you sure you really need the Java Runtime Environment? Few programs now use JRE, which is often attacked by malware authors. If you are not sure, try uninstalling it and see if any program objects; you can always reinstall it very rapidly.

securityguy

Broadwood wrote: »

Is anyone else having problems with the Java 8.0 update via FileHippo?

Java 8 came out yesterday. The chances of you having applications which need a Java8 JRE (presumably to support closures) are approximately zero unless you're a bleeding edge developer. Indeed, with some exceptions (Crashplan springs to mind) the chances of you needing a JRE at all are pretty small.

Downloading security sensitive software from FileHippo is insane.

Otherwise, keep up the good work.

dogmaryxx

Are you using XP ?

Broadwood

aerostar wrote: »

Why are you downloading from a site other than the Java official site ?

Java should only be downloaded from https://www.java.com/en/download/


You may well have download malware !!! suggest you do a complete anti-virus scan and a MalwareBytes scan as you may have compromised your computer !!!!!

I've been using FileHippo to check for updates of various software for many years without any problem. However as securityguy advises I will reconsider the practise.

Broadwood

dogmaryxx wrote: »

Are you using XP ?

I most certainly am.:o

Is the update problem related to the end of Microsoft support for XP on April 8th?

dogmaryxx

Broadwood wrote: »

Is the update problem related to the end of Microsoft support for XP on April 8th?

Yes. XP no longer supported.

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/certconfig-2095354.html

Broadwood

dogmaryxx wrote: »

Yes. XP no longer supported.

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/certconfig-2095354.html

Operating System
Windows XP Home Edition 32-bit SP3
CPU
AMD Duron
Spitfire 0.18um Technology
RAM
1.00GB
Motherboard
Matsonic MS8308E (Sockey-A ) 32 °C
Graphics
L1715S (1280x1024@60Hz)
64MB SiS 630/730 (SiS)
Storage
18GB SAMSUNG SV2001H (ATA) 19 °C
Optical Drives
JLMS XJ-HD163D
Optiarc DVD RW AD-7173A
Audio
SiS 7018 Audio Driver
Anti-virus
Kaspersky Internet Security
Printer
Canon BJC - 210

I think this might be a good time to invest in a modern PC. :eek:
This one has given reliable (sometimes slow) service without problem since a friend built it in 2002 ish. The problem is it still does all that I need to do on it albeit rather slowly sometimes.:(

P.S. I also have a 1Tb USB hard drive for photos and backup.;)

closed

xp will still work after april. If it's slow, post a hijackthis log and commit charge.

Most people don't need java at all (ie it can be disabled in the browser/uninstalled), so all those updates may be a waste of time.

Photo's in two places or one?

Broadwood

closed wrote: »

Photo's in two places or one?

USB hard drive and USB memory sticks. I ran out of space to store photos on the desktop PC many years ago.

Remember this is MSE....;)