I'm on OX X Yosemite 10.10.3. Do I need to update to Java for OS X 2014-001? Looks like this is for the older software. If I don't need this, how can I get rid of the window that keeps popping up to remind me to update? Thanks.
It is needed for many different web sites, so, yes, you should install it, or you will receive more prompts.
It's most likely older apps on your Mac are looking for it. Such as the Adobe CS4 through CS6 apps. Dreamweaver I know is one that requires Java 6 in order to run it. You can get it here:
As far as the web goes, I don't know if Java 6 will help. I know for a fact that Mavericks and Yosemite will not even allow Java 6 to be used in a web browser, even if you have it installed. I won't allow Java 7 from Oracle, either. If you require Java for web sites you use under those OS versions, you must install Oracle's Java 8.
How far back this restriction goes in OS X, I'm not sure. It's entirely possible Java 6 will work in Safari under Lion, but I can't verify that. Regardless, if you have no need for Java to be enabled in your web browsers, don't. Sites that require Java are getting very fewer and further between.
Thanks. That's what I was thought, I have Adobe CS 5 apps on my laptop. However, I'm now on CC 2014, so it looks like I don't need Java 6. Now, how do I get rid of the pop up window?
Something must be looking for it, or it shouldn't appear. Check the startup items for your user account. It's probably a Java app on the drive other than older Adobe software.
I'm on OX X Yosemite 10.10.3. Do I need to update to Java for OS X 2014-001? Looks like this is for the older software. If I don't need this, how can I get rid of the window that keeps popping up to remind me to update? Thanks.
