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do I need Java updates on macos monterey

Java keeps offering me updates. I do not know whether I should instal them on Mac os monterey.

iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.5

Posted on Sep 9, 2022 4:10 PM

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Sep 10, 2022 5:22 AM in response to Barney-15E

Tried and failed to update JAVA. I was instructed to remove old versions of Java then got the message "failed to uninstall Java: XPC connection error.'.

I think I should remove Java as they say I have not used it for some time, but the Java help pages suggest uninstall using terminal which seems to me risky for the non computer savvi,. I am also concerned that it may leave old versions around. I am now confused .

Sep 10, 2022 1:43 PM in response to mandywr

macOS, and all the Apple apps installed with macOS do Not need Java.


If you have a 3rd party app that was written in Java (CrashPlan for example was written in Java), then you would need to have Java. However, most 3rd party apps that depend on Java tend to make sure they have a copy install when the app is installed.


If you remove Java and an app you are using stops working, then re-install the app and it, IN THEORY, should install a compatible version of Java.


Best make a system back up first, just in case "IN THEORY" is wrong.

do I need Java updates on macos monterey

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