pop ups re Java that won't go away

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pop ups re Java that won't go away

I keep getting a pop-up on my mac that says something like "to view this web content you have to install the latest Java Runtime Environment. Click here for more info and to install". I have already verified that I have the latest version Java installed. I keep getting this pop up even when I have NO browser window open (so I am not actively trying to view any web content". Any help in getting this to stop is much appreciated!

MacBook Air, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Feb 26, 2015 9:59 PM

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Answer 1

Linc Davis

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Feb 27, 2015 7:36 AM in response to tappingseeker

Most likely, you have a web plugin that depends on the Java runtime distributed by Apple, such as the Facebook video calling plugin or the "NexDef" plugin for watching baseball streams. If you no longer need the plugin, remove it, including its automatic update mechanism (if any) according to the developer's instructions. Otherwise, install Java.

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