How come Java 8 is not listed in my plug-in checks and updates?
I recently updated Java to Java 8, and when I clicked to do my plug-ins checks and updates, Java is not listed anywhere, whereas the old Java (Java 7 and Java deployment 7 update) were there and listed as needing an update. Is there a reason it isn't listed? Do I have to go to Java's site weekly to check for updates?
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Did you install the 32 bit Java version?
No, I have the 64-bit version.
Firefox is a 32 bit application, so you need to install the 32 bit Java version.
Java 7U55 is still secure (i.e. no known security vulnerabilities), so if there aren't any issues with Java 7U51 then there is no need to update to Java 8 at this moment and you can wait til Java 8 becomes available via the automatic Java updater or via the java.com website.
See Java Platform > Java SE (JRE Download;32 bit for Windows)
Does it matter if I keep Java 8 as long as I have it so I don't have to uninstall and reinstall Java 7, and will it automatically update once it becomes available through the automatic updater?
If you already have Java 8 and you aren't having any issues with it then there is nothing against staying with this version, but you will still have to install the 32 bit version for Firefox.