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That is what is being recommended by security firms in the light of concerns that it leaves machines open to attacks.

 

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/27/us-cybersecurity-java-idUSBRE87Q18820120827

 

There is also a test page so you can tell if your java version is exploitable

 

http://www.isjavaexploitable.com/

 

(I'm glad I don't have java installed and haven't for quite a few years)

 

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https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general

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support@ccleaner.com

 

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Games and some sites (like online banks) use Java.

Actions to take :-

1.

Switch to a bank that allows use of Non-IE browsers and excludes Java from its requirements

 

2.

Check whether the bank's casual attitude has leaked information that has/may result in identity fraud against you. This may help

http://www.topcashback.co.uk/credit_expert_free_experian_credit_report/

 

3.

Uninstall Java.

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Didn't last long did it, another vulnerability found in latest patched version

 

http://www.pcworld.com/article/261788/researchers_find_critical_vulnerability_in_java_7_patch_hours_after_release.html

 

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https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general

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support@ccleaner.com

 

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Some fun facts: JavaRa (the Java repair/removal tool that I write/maintain) download numbers have quadrupled since Oracle's mess started. An average of 18,000 people are using it to remove Java every single day.

I'm Shane.

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I know Google Chrome doesn't run Java content without manual approval. Do other browsers do this too?

 

The last time I actually used Java for anything was to use Trend Micro Housecall, their free online virus scan which would prompt in both those old versions of IE and Firefox. I do remember visiting a site years ago which back then has some nifty Java stuff on it that automatically ran in both IE and Firefox with not prompting.

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I have never installed Java on any of my systems and refuse to install Java just because a program needs it to run. If a program requires Java, I don't use it.

 

I used to think that way, but then, your stuck with supporting MS with Office 2007/2010/etc... Else, using freebie Open Office... Which is more evil? :o

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