Java in the news

I do not usually pay too much attention to these computer threats because they are usually cured before we even know they exist. But not in this case. Oracle the makers of Java are lazy about getting a fix out there. I understand this is not the first time. When they found the threats to their system in the past they waited to "fix" them once a year in October! That is not acceptable. To be safe remove Java. If and when they fix it we can reinstall. If you want to know more, google Java threat 2013.
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To completely uninstall Java from Windows 7 or Vista:

1. Click on the left hand Windows circle on the bottom of the screen
2. Click on Control Panel (visible in the right column above)
3. After the Control Panel window is open, click on Add/Remove Programs. If you do not see Add/Remove Programs, look at the right hand top side of the Control Panel window where it says, “View by: Small icons” Click on “Small icons” (or it might say “Large Icons) and click on “Category”. Under “Category” you will be able to see the “Uninstall a Program” option.
4. After you see the list of all of your programs, find Java.
5. Highlight Java and choose Uninstall. Windows will prompt you to confirm. Say yes.