I'm running OS X 10.7.3 and never installed Java for OS X Lion 2012-002. When I run Software Update I am told that my software is up to date. How can it be up to date if I never installed this latest Java update? Should I manually download and install it?

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I'm running OS X 10.7.3 and never installed Java for OS X Lion 2012-002. When I run Software Update I am told that my software is up to date. How can it be up to date if I never installed this latest Java update? Should I manually download and install it?

I'm running OS X 10.7.3 on an iMac and never installed the Java for OS X Lion 2012-002 update that was released on 4/3/12. When I run Software Update I am told that my software is up to date. How can it be up to date if I never installed this latest Java update? Should I manually download and install the Java update?

Posted on Apr 11, 2012 3:05 PM

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Apr 11, 2012 3:10 PM in response to jkiok

Hi ...

and never installed the Java for OS X Lion 2012-002

Just in case, check System Preferences > Software Update > Installed Software

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Apr 11, 2012 3:24 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

I did a little more sleuthing since I submitted my original question that you were kind enough to answer. I launched the Java Preferences.app and got the message "To open "Java Prefereces.app," you need a Java runtime. Would you like to install one now?" I did NOT select the install option. This seems to explain why Software Update did not find the Java update.

Now the question is, do I need Java runtime. The only web browser I use is Safari which seem to work fine. I never was at a web site that said I needed Java to view it. Should I install Java runtime?

Thanks

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Apr 11, 2012 3:29 PM in response to jkiok

Did you check System Prerferences > Software Update > Installed Updates ???

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jkiok Author

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Apr 11, 2012 3:37 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

Yes I did check the Installed Updates and I do NOT have any Java updates. I believe I do not have Java on my system which is why Software Update is not finding any Java update for me.

My web browsing is seemingly doing fine. I know there are potential security risks to having Java. Are there any benefits to having Java installed?

Thanks again.

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HACKINT0SH

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Apr 11, 2012 3:53 PM in response to jkiok

Did you check System Prerferences > Software Update > Installed Updates ???

This check is pointless.

He does not have the Java runtime, so it would be impossible for the ASU to give him an update for an app which he currently does NOT have.

Java isn't really needed unless you want to play around with Applets, and only a few web-sites use them these days.

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Apr 11, 2012 3:59 PM in response to HACKINT0SH

Did you read the OP's topic?

I'm running OS X 10.7.3 and never installed Java for OS X Lion 2012-002. When I run Software Update I am told that my software is up to date. How can it be up to date if I never installed this latest Java update? Should I manually download and install it?

I wasn't referring to the Java runtime....

If the OP installed the Java for OS X Lion 2012-002 it will show up in System Preferences > Software Update > Installed Software

Please get your facts straight BEFORE you post.

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Linc Davis

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Apr 11, 2012 4:02 PM in response to jkiok

Are there any benefits to having Java installed?

The benefit is that you can run Java applets and applications. If you don't need to do that, you don't need Java.

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