reoccurring Java update window

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reoccurring Java update window

Since updating my 15" (mid 2009) MacPro laptop to Yosemite OS 10.10, I get window every time after start up suggesting that I need to update Java. I followed instructions and updated Java to Standard Edition Version 8 Update 25, but the warning window continues after every startup. I am not running a game that requires Java. In fact, this is the first time I have ever seen a Java update request that I can remember. Any ideas as to satisfying this annoying request?

Thanks in advance,

Jeff McGrew

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10), 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, mid-2009

Posted on Oct 24, 2014 7:18 PM

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bodyxs

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Oct 24, 2014 7:31 PM in response to mcgruzoo

This may be related to old software installed, not only games. Dreamweaver and Adobe Illustrator for example.

Also read http://www.java.com/en/download/help/mac_10_10.xml

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mcgruzoo Author

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Oct 25, 2014 3:08 PM in response to bodyxs

You are correct. I do have CS4 installed, but currently only use Photoshop/Bridge from that package.

Not yet clear on what to do. Java SE825 is latest update, but warning window continues. Do I need to remove Java and install earlier version? If so, how? Can't seem to find system library to delete JavaApplet. Do I need really Java anyway?

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e310

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Oct 25, 2014 3:22 PM in response to mcgruzoo

i installed the news java yesterday but when i turned my laptop on today the same message came up.

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hojophd

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Oct 25, 2014 3:59 PM in response to mcgruzoo

I have installed the latest Java around 20 times, it verifies that it is installed, but I also keep getting the message about needing to install Java. Do not know if this is a Yosemite or Java problem?? Is there any way I can turn off the warning about needing to install Java? It is getting very annoying for it to keep popping up!!

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mcgruzoo Author

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Oct 25, 2014 4:22 PM in response to mcgruzoo

I am also noticing when the mac starts it goes into a wait mode with a filling bar like it is installing something before it boots up. It is doing this every day the first time I turn it on. I imagine this is related to the Java update problem. Just saying ...

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bodyxs

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Oct 25, 2014 7:09 PM in response to mcgruzoo

Remove the Java 8 http://www.java.com/en/download/help/mac_uninstall_java.xml There seems to be a problem with Java 8 and Yosemite. Apple does not offer support for have after version 6, for security reasons.

Once removed, continue using your mac. If you need to install Java you'll now when an app popup or a browser message will ask for it.

The progress bar at startup is normal in Yosemite (just replaced the spinning gear).

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mcgruzoo Author

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Oct 25, 2014 7:27 PM in response to bodyxs

Thank you for showing me how to remove Java successfully. I will let you know if the problem window persists. Will know for sure tomorrow.

Thanks again for your quick replies!

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Oct 25, 2014 8:05 PM in response to mcgruzoo

mcgruzoo wrote:

...I do have CS4 installed, but currently only use Photoshop/Bridge from that package...

CS4 is looking for Java 6, which you can get from Apple here. If you need to flip back and forth between Java versions, check this out.

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mcgruzoo Author

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Oct 25, 2014 8:14 PM in response to FatMac-MacPro

Good to know. Thanks!

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mcgruzoo Author

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Oct 26, 2014 11:05 AM in response to FatMac-MacPro

I installed Java 6 through Apple link you suggested. That did the trick! No more Java update notice at startup. Thanks so much for the help!!

Cheers!

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Oct 26, 2014 11:12 AM in response to mcgruzoo

Glad to help.

One thing to consider is that while Adobe demands Java, it's still a preferred attack vector on the internet, so unless a website you visit absolutely needs Java in order to work, be sure to disable it in your browser(s).

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