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It seems there was a warning last week not to use Java until an update was issued, which was supposed to be tomorrow according to PC World.

I've got a notification for Jucheck.exe wanting to up date on my computer which came through on Sunday. Does anyone know if this is OK?

Looks like it is a JAVA updater that will look for updates for itself.

phil

Here's info on security fix. http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Fix-for-critical-Java-hole-released-1782993.html

EDIT: add info on java fix.

Yes, Jucheck.exe is the auto update checker for Java.

Updating Java isn't as simple as allowing the update to install as older, vulnerable versions can be left behind.

Step 1: Uninstall Java completely.

Step 2: Use your computer without Java until you hit a wall with a program or a website that you must use that requires Java to function. Then look for an alternative program or website that does NOT require Java!

If you really must install/use Java for a program, install it from the Command-line so that it isn't hooked into your web browsers, or install it normally and use the Java control panel applet to turn it off in the browsers.

If you really must use Java in your browser, only enable the plugin while you actually need it, then disable it again.

Most people really don't need Java.

In the last year, Java has been responsible for enabling ~50% of successful malware attacks, Adobe's Reader ~25%.

http://www.independent.ie/business/...ix-cybercrime-holes-warn-experts-3351321.html
http://www.zdnet.com/homeland-security-warns-java-still-poses-risks-after-security-fix-7000009785/
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57563846/java-7-patch-released-experts-say-may-contain-flaws/
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/625617
Note: the above articles are from, or revised in, the last 24 hours.

Thanks both.

I've been exploring.

In Pale Moon Add-ons I have:
Java Deployment Toolkit
Jave (TM) Platform SE7

Windows 7:
Add/Remove Programs: Java7 Update 9

A Search finds Java Control Panel

Umm... do I Disable the FF Add-ons? Remove Update 9 (will that remove the Control Panel too?)

Uninstall the old version first from Windows Control Panel > Programs. If you know you need Java in your browser on a regular basis, reinstall the latest version of Java and disable the Plugin in Pale Moon. When you visit the (hopefully, trusted) site that requires Java, enable the Plugin and refresh the web page to use it. Once done, disable it again.

In the above scenario, Java remains active in all other browsers (the Java Control Panel applet is system-wide, enable it in browsers and all browsers have it). It's possible to disable Java in IE but it's not as simple as just disabling the Plugin!

https://www.java.com/en/download/help/disable_browser.xml

Note that if there are remnants of an older Java version on the system, the Java Control Panel applet may not show the 'Disable Java in browsers' option.

Thanks Andy

I've Uninstalled Java from the Control Panel and Disabled the two from the Add-ons

As I don't really know what Java does... I don't know if I need it LOL.

I suppose I just wait and see what happens then.

Andrew Rowlands said:

Most people really don't need Java.

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Unfortunately, Illustrator CS6 demands Java, at least on a Mac. I have no idea why. The otherCS6 apps don't.

Alan

Just to update and say I've had no problems so far with disabling Java.