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Earth Bound Misfit

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47. JavaSCRIPT does not pertain to this vulnerability, the concern is Java APPLETS...

Sun Jan 13, 2013, 12:18 PM

Jan 2013

Java is a programming language and JavaScript is a scripting language. This page explains the difference: https://service.parachat.com/knowledgebase/79/What-are-the-differences-between-Java-and-JavaScript.html

Java FAQ: http://java.com/en/download/faq/whatis_java.xml

What will I get when I download Java software?

The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is what you get when you download Java software. The JRE consists of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Java platform core classes, and supporting Java platform libraries. The JRE is the runtime portion of Java software, which is all you need to run it in your Web browser. When you download Java software, you only get what you need - no spyware, and no viruses.

I haven't had any problems on DU

Youtube, FB works fine for me

I'm not a gamer, but I understand that a lot of online gaming needs Java

My bank website needs Java enabled for online banking, I'll refrain from any cyber banking 'til this gets patched.

One website (Tech related) I was unable to "like" a comment & couldn't edit my profile.

As far as needing 32 bit or 64 bit, if you use a 64 bit browser, you need to install 64 bit Java. I have a 64 bit Win 7 system and use Firefox which is 32bit, M$ installs both 32 & 64 bit Internet Ex-PLODE-r on 64 bit Windows system with 32 bit the default. I have never installed 64 bit Java, only 32 bit.

Hope this helps.

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Turn off your Java plug-ins RIGHT FUGGIN NOW!!!!! [View all] Earth Bound Misfit Jan 2013 OP

K&R!!!!!!!!!!! CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #1

Is it good enough to disable ohheckyeah Jan 2013 #2

If you go into your addons/plugins it's should have an "update now" at the end the java Lone_Star_Dem Jan 2013 #4

Thanks - ohheckyeah Jan 2013 #5

As of this morning Mozilla has made Java "Click-to-Play" on a per site/ per visit basis... Earth Bound Misfit Jan 2013 #41

I am now running SuperAntispyware ... will this help? CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #3

My ThinkPad is screwed CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #8

Have a friend that ohheckyeah Jan 2013 #7

fix hint CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #9

My Acrobat just updated, I hadn't read any of this. polly7 Jan 2013 #10

I gave up on that computer CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #11

damn. polly7 Jan 2013 #13

if you do system restore it will be gone CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #14

that was a rumor! CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #24

Thanks .. polly7 Jan 2013 #25

Better stay off those porn sites, folks! WhoIsNumberNone Jan 2013 #12

you could be next CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #15

Funny you should say that WhoIsNumberNone Jan 2013 #16

I came home and turned on my computer CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #18

I've been pretty slack when it comes to updating Java WhoIsNumberNone Jan 2013 #19

Fascinating technical analysis... Earth Bound Misfit Jan 2013 #17

'tis a nightmare CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #20

Have you tried restoring your computer to factory settings? UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2013 #31

All I can do is system restore CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #33

What kind of computer do you have? UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2013 #39

IBM ThinkPad; desktop is an ACER CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #40

You mean you're using a Vista operating system UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2013 #44

I know! CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #45

Thanks for the information. nick of time Jan 2013 #21

R#5 & K. For me/LowTech, please spell everything out UTUSN Jan 2013 #22

Do the following: CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #27

tnx.am on kindle fire hd. does it affect. there was java tab in laptop control panel didn't click. UTUSN Jan 2013 #29

O.K., here's more of my problem: I've got Java 6and the tech article said nothing earlier than Java7 UTUSN Jan 2013 #32

yes I saw that CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #36

Don't go messing w/the registry CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #34

Amazon kindle fire hd 8.9 UTUSN Jan 2013 #37

The Security tab > Untick enable Java content is a new feature in Ver 7 update 10... Earth Bound Misfit Jan 2013 #38

tnx back pecking. is this a temporary situation. should I just governorate off ie laptop nt UTUSN Jan 2013 #42

that is what I am doing CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #43

Just UNinstalled my Java 6 (didn't see any JavaSCRIPT) & so far haven't seen any differences UTUSN Jan 2013 #46

JavaSCRIPT does not pertain to this vulnerability, the concern is Java APPLETS... Earth Bound Misfit Jan 2013 #47

This is a particular vulnerability, a "route to infection" rather than an infection. Earth Bound Misfit Jan 2013 #28

I believe I know where it came from CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #35

Thanks for posting this, malwarebytes has detailed instructions and a way to remove the malware Sunlei Jan 2013 #23

thanks! CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #26

Do I need to disable Java and Flash on my Android phone? UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2013 #30