Random Java message keeps popping up

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Random Java message keeps popping up

Hi everyone, My macbook pro randomly displays a message box all the time saying 'To view this web content, you need to install the Java Runtime Environment.' yet I already have this installed and up to date. It pops up even when im not browsing, Help please! Its so annoying!!

MacBook Pro (13-inch Late 2011), iOS 8.3

Posted on Apr 17, 2015 2:49 PM

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Linc Davis

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Apr 17, 2015 3:44 PM in response to AF-music

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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