U.S. Gov says Disable Java

[PrincessKsMom]

Have a question. What's the difference between "disable" and "uninstall"? Which is better?

 

[vacationer1954]

Uninstall means you'd have to do more work to get it working again if you end up on a website you need to turn Java on to use.

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Thanks. I've googled the instructions on how to disable it, but when I get to the security screen, I don't have anything there that I can uncheck. If I just stay away from Mozilla and IE, and continue to use Google Chrome, will I still have to worry about it?

 

[bellebud]

someone please help...

the instructions say...


After the Java control panel appears, click on the Security tab.
De-select “Enable Java content in the browser.”
That will stop Java from running on your computer.



but under my Security tab, it only says "certificates"

under the Advanced tab, there is a security section, but it doesn't say what is written above...

help...

 

[PrincessKsMom]

someone please help...

the instructions say...


After the Java control panel appears, click on the Security tab.
De-select “Enable Java content in the browser.”
That will stop Java from running on your computer.



but under my Security tab, it only says "certificates"

under the Advanced tab, there is a security section, but it doesn't say what is written above...

help...

Same thing on mine.

 

[ready123go]

someone please help...

the instructions say...


After the Java control panel appears, click on the Security tab.
De-select “Enable Java content in the browser.”
That will stop Java from running on your computer.



but under my Security tab, it only says "certificates"

under the Advanced tab, there is a security section, but it doesn't say what is written above...

help...

I had the same thing. I went to the Java website and did the free Java download. That installs the +10 update. When that was done, I reopened the Java control panel and, under 'Security' I unchecked 'Enable Java content in the browser' and 'Apply'. I then closed down my browser and reopened it. That fixed it.

GL!
ready

 

[SaraJayne]

I think you can also type aboutlugin in the browser bar and get to it that way.

Uh, that should be about : plugin Just remove the spaces.

 

[IDoDis]

I had the same thing. I went to the Java website and did the free Java download. That installs the +10 update. When that was done, I reopened the Java control panel and, under 'Security' I unchecked 'Enable Java content in the browser' and 'Apply'. I then closed down my browser and reopened it. That fixed it.

GL!
ready

I found out that Chrome disallows Java by default on all pages. So for those who are installing Java on Google Chrome just to disable it -- don't. If you use Chrome, you don't have to do anything. If a program needs Java to run on Chrome, a window will pop up asking to allow Java to run for that specific page. If that happens, just click "don't allow."

 

[PrincessKsMom]

I found out that Chrome disallows Java by default on all pages. So for those who are installing Java on Google Chrome just to disable it -- don't. If you use Chrome, you don't have to do anything. If a program needs Java to run on Chrome, a window will pop up asking to allow Java to run for that specific page. If that happens, just click "don't allow."

Perfect! Thank you.

 

[bellebud]

I found out that Chrome disallows Java by default on all pages. So for those who are installing Java on Google Chrome just to disable it -- don't. If you use Chrome, you don't have to do anything. If a program needs Java to run on Chrome, a window will pop up asking to allow Java to run for that specific page. If that happens, just click "don't allow."

ahhh, I do use Chrome. Maybe that why my Java tabs are different. Thanks!

 

[ready123go]

I found out that Chrome disallows Java by default on all pages. So for those who are installing Java on Google Chrome just to disable it -- don't. If you use Chrome, you don't have to do anything. If a program needs Java to run on Chrome, a window will pop up asking to allow Java to run for that specific page. If that happens, just click "don't allow."

Sorry. Thought that was a given...

 

[vacationer1954]

Oracle has released an update to fix the problem.

 

[ready123go]

Oracle has released an update to fix the problem.

Thanks vacationer. FWIW, The Ugly Side of the Latest Java Updates

 

[ready123go]

Big "Thanks" to PrincessKsMom for the heads-up on this!

I find out more from all the helpful folks on the DISboards than any other social media in my world!

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Our entire financial/student system at work requires Java to work.

ACTUAL Java (in 2013?!?), or JavaScript?

The name implies a relationship, but there is no relationship.

Also, that should be clear. Don't disable JavaScript. Well, I mean, I guess you can if you want. But that's not what this is about.

Edit: Saw the JavaScript thing was addressed. Never mind

 

[beaucoup]

Not sure what this says about my DH, but he IT dept for our state (vague on purpose) and had not heard about this. Yet, I have now seen it mentioned here & on FB.

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Big "Thanks" to PrincessKsMom for the heads-up on this!

I find out more from all the helpful folks on the DISboards than any other social media in my world!

 

[runwad]

I found out that Chrome disallows Java by default on all pages. So for those who are installing Java on Google Chrome just to disable it -- don't. If you use Chrome, you don't have to do anything. If a program needs Java to run on Chrome, a window will pop up asking to allow Java to run for that specific page. If that happens, just click "don't allow."

I use Chrome and a Java update popped up and I said no. Let me know when it's safe again.ha

 

[SaraJayne]

I use Chrome and a Java update popped up and I said no. Let me know when it's safe again.ha

I turned down the update, too.

 

[vacationer1954]

It is safe to upgrade Java now.