Java Runtime update

[Holly_Hobby]

Hi, I'm running Windows 7, using Firefox and Avast free. Avast keeps prompting me to update Java Runtime 7 32 bit, but I already have Java Runtime 8 32 bit. I believe my computer is 64 bit anyway. So I clicked on Ignore Updates for the 7, because it just would not update.

Here's what I've got, according to Avast updater:

Java Runtime 6 32 bit
JR 6 64 bit
JR 7 32 bit (updates ignored)
JR 8 32 bit

Is this a problem? I'm almost positive my computer is a 64 bit. Thank you.

[PoliticAverse]

1. Click on Start, then right click on Compter then click on Properties

It will tell you under system type what you are running as far as 32 or 64 bit.

For example:
System Type: 64-bit Operating System

You can uninstall any older versions of java you don't want using Control Panel.

[Holly_Hobby]

2. Thanks...it's a 64 bit, I'll unintstall the older versions n/t

[csziggy]

3. According to the Java site, you need both 32 and 64 bit versions

We have detected you may be viewing this page in a 32-bit browser. If you use 32-bit and 64-bit browsers interchangeably, you will need to install both 32-bit and 64-bit Java in order to have the Java plug-in for both browsers.
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

I have Windows 7 Pro 64 bit. I have no idea what my browsers are - but I will install both versions to make sure I won't have problems!

[Holly_Hobby]

4. Good to know!

I did an Avast refresh after un-ignoring the update and it says it's updated now. I seldom use any other browser except Firefox, other than the rare occasion using Chrome for casting.