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cannot install java

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bamagator62
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I tried to update Java then removed all of Java now I cannot install Java in Firefox 45.0.2 do I still need Java?

I tried to update Java then removed all of Java now I cannot install Java in Firefox 45.0.2 do I still need Java?

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I tried that but no go so what I did was I went to Ninite and downloaded from there I also closed my browser. I thank you very much for your reply issue is resolved

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FredMcD
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When running the installer, the browsers must be shut down first.

Java Downloads for All Operating Systems


Make sure your Java (Not JavaScript) is up to date Verify Java and Find Out-of-Date Versions {web link}

Version 8 Update 91 Release date April 19, 2016 http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

https://java.com/en/download/help/ Java Help Center

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I tried that but no go so what I did was I went to Ninite and downloaded from there I also closed my browser. I thank you very much for your reply issue is resolved

James
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Java is not really used as much now days unless you use a website that uses it for games or control of something for example. Oracle is ending their vulnerable Java Plugin also.