Sun Java Plugin

[jthomson3rd]

if i uninstall my Sun Java Plugin will i have difficulty viewing javascript or writing it?  is there any downside to getting rid of this?
thanks

[Lisandro]

Do you mean you're getting rid of Java Environment (and Console) or "plugin" into a browser?

[jthomson3rd]

Do you mean you're getting rid of Java Environment (and Console) or "plugin" into a browser?

  i was told that Sun java j2re1.4.2_03\bin\npjpi142_03.dll        was bad.
i was just looking for a 2nd opinion before i go to add/remove programs and un-install it.
thanks

i still want to be able to view javascript and write t

[Spiritsongs]

   Hi :

 The Sun java version you quoted is extremely outdated and is therefore an
 extreme security risk that should be uninstalled ASAP ; not knowing if other
 outdated "Versions/Update(s)" of this program MAY be on your computer, it
 would be wise to use the FREE "JavaRa" program available from
 http://raproducts.org .

[DavidR]

  i was told that Sun java j2re1.4.2_03\bin\npjpi142_03.dll        was bad.
i still want to be able to view javascript and write t

JAVA is totally different to JavaScript and JavaScript doesn't require JAVA to work.

Sun Java j2re1.4.2_03 isn't bad, but it is so very out of date and full of vulnerabilities which could be exploited you would be unwise to retain it.

Ensure you have the latest version of JRE (JAVA Runtime Environment) because older versions can be vulnerable to malware. First remove All Older Versions From Add/Remove Programs.

Then get the latest update from here http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp

Or JRE version 6 update 13 http://www.majorgeeks.com/Sun_Java_Runtime_Environment_d4648.html

[YoKenny]

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