Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT
How do I know if I have java, and if so, do I need it? I am concerned about the malware issue...
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.2)
If you didn't install it, you don't have it, But you can check
Open Terminal and paste/type
java -version
and press enter
if you do have it, turn it off in your web browsers preferences.
Java's website can check:
Thank you for your assistance. I am not quite sure what to do next. Do I uncheck "enable Java" and "enable Javascript" then download the Apple malware update? Am I fundamentally disabling Java for future use? Is this ok?
thx!
jw41 wrote:
Do I uncheck "enable Java" and "enable Javascript" then download the Apple malware update?
Yes uncheck Java so it's not enabled, check Javascipt on so it is enabled, and yes download the Apple Software update.
The malware folks are ahead of Apple as always.
Am I fundamentally disabling Java for future use? Is this ok?
No, you can enable Java if you need it but it's hardly used, use it only on sites you trust.
Ok? Yes
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how do I know if I have java, and if so, do I need it?
