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DISABLE JAVA

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LET ME GOOGLE THAT FOR YOU
"How to Disable Java"

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=%22How+to+Disable+Java%22" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


US government advises computer users to disable Java software

Published January 12, 2013

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Re: DISABLE JAVA

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BTW

I'll just try to simplify
Opera browser
(Version 12.12 Build 1707)
On the Menu ...
Tools>Advanced>Plugins
Firefox Version 18.0
and
Comodo IceDragon Version 18.0.1.0
On the Menu ...
Tools>Addons>Plugins
Chrome Version 24.0.1312.52.m
and
Comodo Dragon Version 23.4.0.0
( I rarely use these, browsers but it's SETTINGS>EXTENSIONS)
Infernal Exploder ...
Probably something like ...
On Menu
Tools>Manage Addons (If you get drop down box, check ALL addons instead of currently loaded)
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Re: DISABLE JAVA

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Story here: http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/01/1 ... ly-option/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Firefox has already black listed All Java plugins.
I am disabling all Java on my machines. I will uninstall them all.
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Maybe I'm jaded or something, but I'm always highly suspicious when the government tells me to do something for my own safety... :totap:
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MadMonkey wrote:Maybe I'm jaded or something, but I'm always highly suspicipus when the government tells me to do something for my own safety... :totap:

I got the same message from Mozilla for firefox. The exploit is being used and it is open-wide breach.
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MadMonkey wrote:Maybe I'm jaded or something, but I'm always highly suspicious when the government tells me to do something for my own safety... :totap:
:iagree: If you disable java, the government will be able to look into your computer and see how much you have been talking about guns. "rlol" :lol::
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Re: DISABLE JAVA

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Simplest ...
Windows ... old versions Control Panel ... Add/Remove Programs ... uninstall Java

Windows newer versions ... Control Panel ... Programs and Features .... uninstall Java
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tomtexan wrote:
MadMonkey wrote:Maybe I'm jaded or something, but I'm always highly suspicious when the government tells me to do something for my own safety... :totap:
:iagree: If you disable java, the government will be able to look into your computer and see how much you have been talking about guns. "rlol" :lol::
:iagree: "rlol" :smilelol5:
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We're from the government ... we are here to help LOL
"rlol"

yes, but independent security companies etc have known of Java holes for a long time
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Re: DISABLE JAVA in i-phones smartphones

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Disabling JAVA in i-phones smartphones etc.

you are on your own ... My phone is not smart
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