Java6 Update37

[J_townSonny]

I have recently got my comp back up and running and I have received a prompt for this update. My neighbor said it was a virus because his Norton Security scan quarenteened it as such. Is this correct or is it a problem with his Norton software. My os is: Win XP Home 2002 SP3 loaded onto an eMachines EL-1200w, ISP is Comcast Hi-speed digital

[exile360]

Greetings

I don't know if it was a false positive on Norton's part or not, but if you do use Java, then you can verify that you have the latest Java version here. If your Java version is out of date, that page will provide you with a link to download the latest version, just be sure that when installing it, you uncheck any options for installing any toolbars etc. if you do not wish for such to be installed on your system.

If you do not use Java, then I would strongly recommend uninstalling any installed Java versions completely via START>Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs.

[J_townSonny]

I've read a few articles about J7 U9 having problems w/XP Home. Anything to special to watch for?

[exile360]

I haven't heard anything about it myself, however if you do need to use Java, then I highly recommend keeping it up to date. There are many malicious exploits out there on the web which target outdated Java versions due to security holes which newer versions have patched.

Your only somewhat safe alternative would be to set your browser to always ask you before allowing Java to run, that way you can at least only let it execute on web pages which you trust and which you know it is required for your purposes. In fact, I myself use Java for an application which I have installed locally on my system, but since I do not use it for any websites, I disabled the browser plugin component completely. This allows me to use Java for the application without any possibility of any malicious or infected websites using the Java plugin to infiltrate my system.

[ShyWriter]

I've read a few articles about J7 U9 having problems w/XP Home. Anything to special to watch for?

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This is the Forum on Tom's Hardware that might have more answers for you. You can search for additional questions and responses on this site. It is a SAFE site and very informative.

Steve

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[AdvancedSetup]

Those though are issues installing it and not that something is wrong with the actual update.

There thousands of users with issues installing Java due to the complexity of the program and the registry, etc.

I would recommend removal of all older versions, reboot and install the latest one from Java.com and if you have issues installing it let us know.

Thanks

[ShyWriter]

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JavaRa is an excellent program that removes all the old java garbage from previous versions (including old plug-in console versions) and will ensure you have the latest Java.

Details and download link in post # http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=108966&view=findpost&p=610962

Steve

[AdvancedSetup]

Agreed it's good at normal removal but if you're unable to install the new version of Java this tool typically doesn't seem to help. Revo Uninstaller in that case might be able to help.

So it depends on what issue you're having (if you're not having any issue then just uninstall the older versions, reboot, and install the new one and you should be done with it)

Thanks for the info and link Steve

[ShyWriter]

Agreed it's good at normal removal but if you're unable to install the new version of Java this tool typically doesn't seem to help. Revo Uninstaller in that case might be able to help. [...]

I agree Ron; I've been a owner/user of Revo Uninstaller Pro for years and it *really* gets rid of all the stuff associated with an installed program; i.e. registry entries and leftover folders and things.

Unfortunately, it doesn't get rid of the older console plugins leftovers in browsers and JavaRa 2.0 will.. So, in this case, one might use both starting with the Revo Uninstaller (there's a free [v1.94] and trial/paid [v2.5.9] version) and then JavaRa (free)..

Steve