remove all traces of java

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remove all traces of java

Upon performing a browser security check the Qualys browser tool detected Java version 1.6.0.33 still in my system. This actually showed up while checking Firefox 17. Java does not appear at all in Safari or Chrome.

Of course all steps to eliminate Java have been taken. I've not had Java on my system since before Lion came out. I realize this may just be an anomaly inherent to the Qualys checker but IMHO one can never be to safe online. Since installing Lion then Mountain Lion both fresh installs this Java crap should not be showing up. Yet that is way I'm asking for guidance from others who I'm certain are far more intelligent about such matters.

Where else does one check for any pieces of Java on my system?

OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Nov 26, 2012 6:30 AM

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Answer 1

macjack

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Nov 26, 2012 6:51 AM in response to thomasfromhanover

Have you checked in /Library/Internet Plug-Ins?

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Answer 2

thomas_r.

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Nov 26, 2012 8:23 AM in response to thomasfromhanover

I believe that Firefox includes its own copy of Java. You can disable it by going to Tools -> Add Ons and disabling Java there.

Of course, even with that enabled, you still would need a Java web applet plug-in, which my copy of Firefox does not have. Try testing here:

http://javatester.org/version.html

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Linc Davis

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Nov 26, 2012 12:04 PM in response to thomasfromhanover

How do I test whether Java is working on my computer?

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Answer 4

baltwo

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Nov 26, 2012 1:45 PM in response to thomasfromhanover

These are where the OS installs Java components (might not be all of them, but finding those is left as an exercise). BTW, there's no good reason to remove any of them.

/Applicatons/Utilities/->

Java Preferences.app

/Library/Java/

/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/->

JavaAppletPlugin.plugin

/System/Library/CoreServices/->

Jar Launcher.app

Java Web Start.app

JavaVersion.plist

/System/Library/Frameworks->

JavaFrameEmbedding.framework

JavaScriptCore.framework

JavaVM.framework

/System/Library/LaunchAgents/->

com.apple.java.InstallOnDemand.plist

com.apple.java.updateSharing.plist

/System/Library/Java->

Extensions

JavaVirtualMachines

Support

/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/->

JavaApplicationLauncher.framework

JavaLaunching.framework

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Answer 5

Nov 26, 2012 5:08 PM in response to baltwo

Thanks baltwo. I think this will provide any guidance I need.

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Answer 6

Nov 26, 2012 5:10 PM in response to macjack

Disabled in Firefox. Thanks.

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