would you download java on your new computer before getting pop up blockers and virus scans?

Answer 1

I would never ever download Java on my computer before instaling XP2 (Service Pack 2-having pop-up blocker feature) & Antivirus. Bcoz whenever you connect your computer to online..java always try to install some update & even virus or spyware can misuse Java.
So it's better to have Firewall (i.e. Zone Alarm). Whenever any software (like-Java) try to download/update through internet..it must be passed & should take permission thorugh Firewall (here-Zone Alarm).
That's all.
Best of Luck

Answer 2

Java is like Microsoft, full of holes for and always requires pataches for patches.

Being a clinical psychiatrist I have a moral and legal obligation to keep my pc 100% clean from all virus/spyware/malware.

I tested every free and purchase antivirus system known. An I found only one that actually works 100%. Never had a virus or spyware in my system in nine years.

Go to, www.filseclab.com and download thier Twister AntiTrojan Virus program. (You will have to pay a small one time fee). You will never have to pay an annual fee for updates, support or new versions. The one time fee is for life.

The software company is located in Beijing, China. They have excellent support, frequent large signature updates an as always all new versions are free. No annual fee for anything.

Comes with a real time scanner that really works. Actually I am quite amazed over the nine years how well it works.

Scans memory on startup.
Real time scanning in the background.
Open any webpage with an embedded trojan/spyware or malware and scanner will clean on the spot. An It is really removed from your system.

Download any kind of program from zips, software files, music, etc,etc, an if there is a hidden embedded trojan,spyware,malware, this program will stop the download and clean. An will advise you to end the download.

Will even find a virus in the installer wizard, like "Wise Installer". And will stop the installation while it is being installed and clean. Plus this program always will trace back who installed the trojan.

I had a trojan in and wizard installer. Twister caught the trojan and stopped the installation. I wrote the origianl company and told them the wizard installer had an embedded trojan to steal your data. The company now uses thier own installer.

You can't beat this software for a one time purchase fee only. Actually I don't know of any antivirus progam that even comes close to this state of the art technology.

All I can say it is worth the one time fee. Your pc cost alot of money and you don't want it destroyed. Plus your privacy is protected at all times.

There is nothing in it for me to praise this program. I tell it like it is. If it is crap then I will say so.

I use the free Zone Alarm firewall. An Ewido malware as a back-up for rogue dialers. Ewido is free. Actually cost , but after thirty days you don't wish to purchase they only remove the guard in the tray and the auto updates.

I have ADSL, but I don't trust rogue dialers.

Answer 3

personally i wouldnt do anything on the internet until i had all the right protection set up
antispyware, antivirus, and firewall are the 3 important ones
pop up blockers are helpful but dont really protect your pc from harm
good luck

Answer 4

I would not download and run anything from the Internet without scanning it for viruses especially exe files.

Answer 5

I wouldnt download anything before I got Norton Antivirus, why would you take the chance ?

Answer 6

Anti-Virus classes are never going to have the capacity to %. up each and every virus. you ought to no longer have 2 anti-virus classes working on your comouter on the comparable time. So I Strongly propose which you delete one among them and spot if that works.

Answer 7

yes, and you don't need pop up blockers if you use firefox.

Answer 8

I do everytime I download it :)

Answer 9

yes, why not?