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What's that all about. What is Java, do I need it, is it safe to upload if I do?
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There was a virus masquerading as a java update a not long ago,so be careful.
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If it comes up in a hijacked tab in your browser be very careful Kenny, sounds like you´ve got the virus doing the rounds. Google it to find solution. It was a mare for me...
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oh right, thanks.
This is the link but when I copy and paste it into the address bar I get a blank screen. http://www.ddl-javaup.com/GB/?dv1=20147142&dv2=&dv3=&dv4=zgco-GB&sec_id=qWJ8vBQjIEzEzreoYEhov3iHv07QY3RrvTekD38jfEJ0Ya84PBNKh0inFA8E7aMbPcCHv3uR7kYaNAv8h0p3vB80N3Jrf9u0zlpmfOu%EB&marketing_fid=MTQwNjU0ODQ2Ny00MWU5NjEyMmRlOTQ0YmY2OW |
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Thanks both, I certainly won't click to download then.
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Kenny get a good virus checker - Malware bytes is free and very good or if you have kapsersky or such like do a very thorough scan.
I would also disconnect from internet until the scan is done. Check your applications and make sure your disk is not whirring away. YOu dont want cryptolocker very nasty indeed. |
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google: Java do i need it
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Thanks minardi. I've got AVG free plus AVG PC Tuneup plus SuperAntiSpyware plus C Cleaner. Won't they do the trick?
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will do breadnbutter.
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AVG says AntiVirus is enabled. Doing a scan now.
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basically, yes, you do need java for many websites
the best thing to do is go to the official java website and check that you have the latest version - if not, download and install it from there and ask to be automatically notified of updates - don't attempt to download it from any pop up that might appear out of nowhere |
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https://java.com/en/download/index.jsp
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Seriously Kenny, you need to get off the internet like yesterday, rip the cord out and then chop it into bits no more than 1cm (0.00005 furlongs) long. This is heavy. Will text you when all clear.
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Oh Jesu, we're already too late, it's punked the forum.
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Thank you Mr B.
I never know when Ken's being serious.  |
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No threats detected by AVG. That'll do for me.
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I'm technically challenged canny, however I'm presuming you are talking about java script? I get many pop-ups asking me to download which I always ignore and my laptop is running away fine.
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Hi stewarty. No ides what I'm talking about to be honest. I make Tommy look like Bill Gates.
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Bill will be pleased with that.
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Do what Badger says.
There's also an app on there for uninstalling older versions of Java. |
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Every few weeks i get a java update....to be honest don't have any idea what it's for but always allow it and don't have any problems
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Same here posy.
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canny, something I forgot to mention to you. If I go into the Betfair site on Firefox, I can only see the jockeys names and silks. If I hover my cursor over any horse I can't see the trainer's name or the form figures.
At the far bottom left of my screen it says javascript:void. Hence I'm on IE 90% of the time. Anyone else experience this? I would have thought that if things are fine on IE, Firefox would be the same? I spoke to Betfair about this problem and they told me they were looking into it. That was two years ago.. |
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I'm not an expert on this stuff, but JAVA and JAVASCRIPT are 2 quite different things.
VOID in javascript is one of the programming language keywords (much like the "C" language). Browsers often behave differently. |
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Thanks for that Degs.
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stewarty, I can see trainer/age/weight/form figures/days since last run/jockey claim/cheekpieces etc, not that I use them.
cheers taxi |
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I'm sure you'll have "Display mouse-over race details" box ticked when you go into "More Options", stewarty, but just check.
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minardi thanks for posting about Malware bytes.Downloaded it earlier and it says it's 871 quarantined problems
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minardi thanks for posting about Malware bytes.Downloaded it earlier and it says it's quarantined 871 problems.
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they all do
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I do have that box ticked canny, but to no avail.
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oh dear, no further ideas then stewarty. Soz
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