Seasider Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 (sorry, I know someone already started a thread on this but I thought it might be helpful to actually have one with the word "java" in the subject line) So, what's the big deal? Please, I need it in layman's terms. How & Why to Disable Java for Dummies. I saw the first thread ("Boo, this....."). Saw a headline on a major news website this morning. Googled "how to disable java" and got a billion hits. So it seems like something to take seriously. Then, I notice one of the articles hit was an internet security expert's site. Dated August 2012. If this was a known problem then, why (1) are we - um, me, anyway - just now hearing about it in major media and (2) why did this site, redesigned in December, use java based functions if it's problematic? Please, techies among us, help me understand the issue and what action needs to be taken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnae Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I don't know the ins and outs of the problem or why it's so important. But after seeing it as a leading story on the news, I decided to take it seriously and disabled java on all our computers. We use a combination of PC and Macs and three different browsers. This article gave me all the instruction I needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Huh? I don't get it. I read the boo that sucks thread and still don't get it. Can someone give me the cliff notes on why I should not have java. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Thanks, Lynnae. After reading the article, I am still flummoxed by the time sequence (article is several months old) and have a few more questions. Is there a D-Date for when a big "crash/attack" is supposed to occur for those attached to java? Is there an anticipated fix date? What will I not be able to do if I disable java? Not use some WTM site features? Not access my online banking? I suppose I would have to actually disable it to know for sure, but any guesses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Huh? I don't get it. I read the boo that sucks thread and still don't get it. Can someone give me the cliff notes on why I should not have java. Haha, Scarlett, I guess that's what I'm asking for! I suppose I should just hop offline altogether and go finish up some quilt squares. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Good questions - I was wondering too. Another one - am I going to easily be able to re-enable Java at some appropriate time? Also, if I have a security program that gets real-time updates of new viruses and fixes, am I covered? Or do I still have to disable Java anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnae Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Can't answer most of your questions, but I haven't had many problems since I disabled Java yesterday morning. A few sites have seemed a little glitchy, but nothing major. I've still been able to do my banking, and this site runs just perfectly. I'm a little confused by the timeline, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Ha, I got all excited about this Java stuff and went to disable mine - but it looks like I never had it to begin with. :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Ha, I got all excited about this Java stuff and went to disable mine - but it looks like I never had it to begin with. :-P Is there a difference between disabling it and uninstalling it? I see how to uninstall it.....but not how to disable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I read elsewhere that the problem is with Java update 7.1. To disable it, you can run NoScript. If you use Firefox, the add-on is here: https://addons.mozil...ript/developers Otherwise, NoScript is here: http://noscript.net/?ver=2.6.4.2 . I don't know if it runs on other browsers. Google Chrome now asks your permission to run Java on a per-site basis.Keep in mind this is Java, not Javascript. Look in the Control Panel, Programs and Features, to see if you have Java. This site now tells me that my java is disabled. No, I don't know how to enable it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 With Firefox, I just clicked on Tools, then Add-ons and then Plug Ins and disabled Java. Is that sufficient? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 With Firefox, I just clicked on Tools, then Add-ons and then Plug Ins and disabled Java. Is that sufficient? :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Ha, I got all excited about this Java stuff and went to disable mine - but it looks like I never had it to begin with. :-P Yeah, we just got a new computer for Christmas, and I don't have it either. Apparently, I needed to have installed it myself...which I haven't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Ds15 says that was a problem for Macs back in April and there was a patch for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I have to run Java so I removed 7 and went back to Java 6 update 38 as suggested, and only run the few programs I need it for in IE and do everything else in Mozilla Firefox. Are there any there any other suggestions for those of us who need Java? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 http://www.java.com/en/download/help/disable_browser.xml This page has help on how to disable Java in browers. The Chrome instructions were pretty straight forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2Es Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Is there a difference between disabling it and uninstalling it? I see how to uninstall it.....but not how to disable. Yes, there is a difference. You only want to disable, not uninstall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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