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Computer Help and Support

Phillip McCleod

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6. i 2nd this motion.

Reply to RoccoR5955 (Reply #5)

Mon Feb 11, 2013, 11:44 PM

Feb 2013

also a repair tech. disable it in your browser that's where the security hole is.

DEFINITELY update your java. each update plugs the holes better. windows world might not like java but mac/linux world it's just another language to write programs in and lots of stuff uses it. my word processor uses it (libreoffice).

just disable java in your browsers. keep your antimalware strong. avoid dubious internet crap. wait six months or less. go back to life as normal (in windows users cases viruses up the butt, for the rest of us carefree computing)

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Java [View all] Carla in Sequim Feb 2013 OP

I just removed Java from my machine through the control panal "add or remove programs". Purveyor Feb 2013 #1

Ditto.... ohheckyeah Feb 2013 #2

I wouldn't trust Kim Kommando RoccoR5955 Feb 2013 #5

i 2nd this motion. Phillip McCleod Feb 2013 #6

Well I am a novice and removed java without ill effects. I remain... eom Purveyor Feb 2013 #7

Thanks to you both. Carla in Sequim Feb 2013 #3

I only go to one site Go Vols Feb 2013 #4

Thanks, Carla. femmocrat Mar 2013 #8