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kenny mann
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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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Report hectoratoratora • July 28, 2014 2:01 PM BST
There was a virus masquerading as a java update a not long ago,so be careful.
Report TiptheOdds • July 28, 2014 2:02 PM BST
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...
Report kenny mann • July 28, 2014 2:04 PM BST
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
Report kenny mann • July 28, 2014 2:05 PM BST
Thanks both, I certainly won't click to download then.
Report minardi • July 28, 2014 2:16 PM BST
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.
Report breadnbutter • July 28, 2014 2:18 PM BST
google:   Java do i need it
Report kenny mann • July 28, 2014 2:30 PM BST
Thanks minardi. I've got AVG free plus AVG PC Tuneup plus SuperAntiSpyware plus C Cleaner. Won't they do the trick?
Report kenny mann • July 28, 2014 2:31 PM BST
will do breadnbutter.
Report kenny mann • July 28, 2014 2:34 PM BST
AVG says AntiVirus is enabled. Doing a scan now.
Report MisterBadger • July 28, 2014 2:38 PM BST
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
Report MisterBadger • July 28, 2014 2:39 PM BST
https://java.com/en/download/index.jsp
Report Ken Masters • July 28, 2014 2:39 PM BST
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.
Report Ken Masters • July 28, 2014 2:40 PM BST
Oh Jesu, we're already too late, it's punked the forum.
Report kenny mann • July 28, 2014 2:43 PM BST
Thank you Mr B.

I never know when Ken's being serious. Confused
Report kenny mann • July 28, 2014 2:57 PM BST
No threats detected by AVG. That'll do for me.
Report stewarty b • July 28, 2014 3:04 PM BST
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.
Report kenny mann • July 28, 2014 3:07 PM BST
Hi stewarty. No ides what I'm talking about to be honest. I make Tommy look like Bill Gates.
Report stewarty b • July 28, 2014 3:11 PM BST
Bill will be pleased with that.Wink
Report call me a taxi • July 28, 2014 8:57 PM BST
Do what Badger says.

There's also an app on there for uninstalling older versions of Java.
Report posy • July 28, 2014 9:14 PM BST
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
Report Dr Crippen • July 29, 2014 10:38 AM BST
Same here posy.
Report stewarty b • July 29, 2014 1:29 PM BST
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..
Report Degs • July 29, 2014 1:36 PM BST
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.
Report stewarty b • July 29, 2014 1:50 PM BST
Thanks for that Degs.
Report kenny mann • July 29, 2014 2:08 PM BST
stewarty, I can see trainer/age/weight/form figures/days since last run/jockey claim/cheekpieces etc, not that I use them.

cheers taxi
Report kenny mann • July 29, 2014 2:13 PM BST
I'm sure you'll have "Display mouse-over race details" box ticked when you go into "More Options", stewarty, but just check.
Report bigmo • July 29, 2014 2:48 PM BST
minardi thanks for posting about Malware bytes.Downloaded it earlier and it says it's 871 quarantined problems
Report bigmo • July 29, 2014 2:49 PM BST
minardi thanks for posting about Malware bytes.Downloaded it earlier and it says it's quarantined 871 problems.Laugh
Report kenny mann • July 29, 2014 3:28 PM BST
they all do Wink
Report stewarty b • July 29, 2014 3:38 PM BST
I do have that box ticked canny, but to no avail.
Report kenny mann • July 29, 2014 3:56 PM BST
oh dear, no further ideas then stewarty. Soz
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