If you don't know what Java is and/or why it's on your computer, please check out this link. A brief summary could be, "It's a bit of magic that can make some websites look really good."
I don't quote them often, but it seems prudent, here. Read the brief from the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team. The bottom line is,
If you really need Java,
* Make sure you have the latest version and check for updates often. Like, daily. Remember, this can affect Macs and Linux boxes, so make sure you're up-to-date on your system software.
* Use "Click-to-Play" for Java -- i.e. enable Java to work ONLY on the websites you want. Here are instructions for Chrome and here are instructions for Firefox. Here are instructions on about everything else. If you've got a newish Mac, Apple disabled Java via System Update.
* Some folks are saying that Java 6, Update 38 might be better than Java 7, Update 11.
If you DON'T need Java, you should remove it from Add/Remove Programs (Programs and Features). If you're an advanced enough user, find all the Java folders in your profile after you've uninstalled Java and trash them.
Again, I don't take any responsibility if you screw up your computer ....
I don't quote them often, but it seems prudent, here. Read the brief from the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team. The bottom line is,
If you really need Java,
* Make sure you have the latest version and check for updates often. Like, daily. Remember, this can affect Macs and Linux boxes, so make sure you're up-to-date on your system software.
* Use "Click-to-Play" for Java -- i.e. enable Java to work ONLY on the websites you want. Here are instructions for Chrome and here are instructions for Firefox. Here are instructions on about everything else. If you've got a newish Mac, Apple disabled Java via System Update.
* Some folks are saying that Java 6, Update 38 might be better than Java 7, Update 11.
If you DON'T need Java, you should remove it from Add/Remove Programs (Programs and Features). If you're an advanced enough user, find all the Java folders in your profile after you've uninstalled Java and trash them.
Again, I don't take any responsibility if you screw up your computer ....