I am not sure if downloading the java update is good? I just wanted to check if there were not any problems.?

Question

I am not trying to download if from the internet. I just started my computer and popped out, the option of having the computer set the update.

Answer 1

You should update it. However you should uninstall all older versions first. Problems can occur if you are running more than one version of Java as they can cause conflicts with each other. Furthermore, Java has a nasty habit of not removing older versions when updating to the newest so you have to uninstall old versions manually.

Assuming that you are in the Administrator account, go to Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs and uninstall everything that says J2SE, Java and Java Runtime. Reboot (some computers require a reboot to complete the uninstall process). Then go to the site below and download the most recent version of Java.

Afterwards, in IE, go to Tools, Internet Options, Advanced tab and scroll down to the Java section and tickmark the "Use 1.6.2 (version changes with each update) for applet". Click Apply, Click OK and reboot (a reboot is required for some computers for the settings to stick).

http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp

If you are using Firefox, again check to make sure that no older versions are listed in Add/Remove Programs and then install it from the webpage below.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/browse/type:7

Then go to Tools > Options > Content > Enable Java

Answer 2

It will not hurt to update your Java. The new update fixes bugs and enhances functionality.

Answer 3

Let it update (It worked well for me) !!