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Sotware update query

timestar
timestar Posts: 210 Forumite
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I have received a message on my laptop today asking me to install Java updates. I have never had one of these before - is it okay?

Thanks!

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  • MercilessKiller
    MercilessKiller Posts: 7,143 Forumite
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    Java is just an environment which allows certain code to be run. It is safe to update Java :) Go ahead.
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"The internet is a great way to get on the net."
    - Bob Dole, Republican presidential candidate    [/FONT]
  • onthemend
    onthemend Posts: 444 Forumite
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    No problems with Java updates- go ahead and update
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